Hardee 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 10, 2017 | 231 hrs | 15,438 (84%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 96 hrs | 9,572 (52%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 20 hrs | 9,504 (52%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 0 hrs | 9,494 (52%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 1 hrs | 9,494 (52%) | Hurricane Ian |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hardee County recorded 610 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hardee County started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 231 hours and leaving up to 15,438 customers without power (84% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hardee County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hardee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th 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 Hardee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County | F | 12th |
| Gadsden County | F | 13th |
| Seminole County | F | 13th |
| Jackson County | F | 11th |
| Collier County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hardee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hardee County recorded 610 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Hardee County's reliability grade?
Hardee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hardee County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 231 hours and affecting up to 15,438 customers.