Gadsden County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Florida
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 182 hrs | 15,112 (42%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 108 hrs | 11,463 (32%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 6 hrs | 11,383 (32%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 18, 2018 | 125 hrs | 8,667 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 12 hrs | 8,452 (23%) | Hurricane Irma |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gadsden County recorded 587 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gadsden County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 182 hours and leaving up to 15,112 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gadsden County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gadsden County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Gadsden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | F | 13th |
| Collier County | F | 13th |
| Hardee County | F | 12th |
| DeSoto County | F | 12th |
| Leon County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gadsden County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gadsden County recorded 587 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Gadsden County's reliability grade?
Gadsden County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gadsden County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 182 hours and affecting up to 15,112 customers.