Escambia County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | 187 hrs | 156,882 (87%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 1 hrs | 71,216 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 44 hrs | 24,650 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 19 hrs | 24,289 (13%) | Hail |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 40 hrs | 22,143 (12%) | Hurricane Zeta |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Escambia County recorded 1,857 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Escambia County started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 187 hours and leaving up to 156,882 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Escambia County, with 243 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Escambia County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Escambia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hendry County | D | 23rd |
| Lake County | D | 24th |
| Pasco County | D | 23rd |
| Citrus County | D | 24th |
| Holmes County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Escambia County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Escambia County recorded 1,857 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Escambia County's reliability grade?
Escambia County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Escambia County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 187 hours and affecting up to 156,882 customers.