Holmes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 145 hrs | 6,622 (52%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 3 hrs | 4,911 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 10, 2025 | 51 hrs | 4,622 (36%) | Tornado |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 39 hrs | 3,538 (28%) | Tornado |
| Oct 18, 2018 | 4 hrs | 3,356 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Holmes County recorded 830 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Holmes County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 145 hours and leaving up to 6,622 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Holmes County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Holmes 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 Holmes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pasco County | D | 23rd |
| Hendry County | D | 23rd |
| Escambia County | D | 23rd |
| Lake County | D | 24th |
| Citrus County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Holmes County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Holmes County recorded 830 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Holmes County's reliability grade?
Holmes County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Holmes County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 145 hours and affecting up to 6,622 customers.