Hardee CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 | <1 hr | 9,494 (52%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 111 hrs | 9,494 (52%) | Hurricane Ian |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.