Glades CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | <1 hr | 4,840 (76%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 4 hrs | 4,840 (76%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 65 hrs | 4,840 (76%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 13 hrs | 3,420 (54%) | Tropical Storm Ian |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 12 hrs | 3,220 (51%) | Hurricane Irma |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Glades County, Florida that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Glades County recorded 366 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Glades County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,840 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Glades County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Glades County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Glades County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Baker County | D | 21st |
| Franklin County | D | 20th |
| Flagler County | F | 20th |
| Holmes County | D | 23rd |
| Pasco County | D | 23rd |
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 Glades County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Glades County recorded 366 outage events, averaging 4.3 hours each.
What is Glades County's reliability grade?
Glades County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Glades County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,840 customers.