Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 50 hrs | 20,616 (100%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 128 hrs | 19,334 (94%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 8 hrs | 8,085 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 28 hrs | 8,077 (39%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 34 hrs | 4,026 (20%) | Tropical Storm Fred |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 674 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 50 hours and leaving up to 20,616 customers without power (100% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 20th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Flagler County | F | 20th |
| Baker County | D | 21st |
| Marion County | F | 19th |
| Glades County | D | 21st |
| Putnam County | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 674 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 50 hours and affecting up to 20,616 customers.