Franklin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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%) | Ice Storm |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 34 hrs | 4,026 (20%) | Tropical Storm Fred |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Franklin County, Florida that day.
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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.