Gulf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 41 hrs | 13,252 (75%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 159 hrs | 11,084 (62%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 7 hrs | 4,564 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,538 (26%) | Hail |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 2 hrs | 4,535 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gulf County recorded 761 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gulf County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 13,252 customers without power (75% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gulf County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gulf County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Gulf County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | F | 17th |
| Leon County | F | 14th |
| Collier County | F | 13th |
| Seminole County | F | 13th |
| Gadsden County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gulf County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gulf County recorded 761 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Gulf County's reliability grade?
Gulf County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gulf County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 13,252 customers.