Gilchrist County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 105 hrs | 11,171 (78%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 174 hrs | 9,003 (63%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 131 hrs | 8,886 (62%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 87 hrs | 8,336 (58%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 69 hrs | 6,667 (47%) | Hurricane Hermine |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gilchrist County recorded 908 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gilchrist County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 11,171 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Gilchrist County, with 146 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gilchrist County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Gilchrist County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | F | 6th |
| Suwannee County | F | 6th |
| Wakulla County | F | 6th |
| Lafayette County | F | 5th |
| Liberty County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gilchrist County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gilchrist County recorded 908 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Gilchrist County's reliability grade?
Gilchrist County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gilchrist County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 11,171 customers.