Hendry County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 65 hrs | 19,400 (65%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 4 hrs | 19,400 (65%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 12 hrs | 19,400 (65%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 1 hrs | 19,400 (65%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 11 hrs | 9,700 (33%) | Hurricane Irma |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hendry County recorded 486 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hendry County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 65 hours and leaving up to 19,400 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hendry County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hendry County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Hendry County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | D | 23rd |
| Pasco County | D | 23rd |
| Lake County | D | 24th |
| Holmes County | D | 23rd |
| Citrus County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hendry County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hendry County recorded 486 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Hendry County's reliability grade?
Hendry County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hendry County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 65 hours and affecting up to 19,400 customers.