Indian River 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 6, 2016 | 45 hrs | 38,514 (40%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 51 hrs | 27,316 (29%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 12 hrs | 26,950 (28%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 135 hrs | 26,423 (28%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 34 hrs | 18,748 (20%) | Hurricane Nicole |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Indian River County recorded 1,188 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Indian River County started October 6, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 38,514 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Indian River County, with 145 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Indian River County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Indian River County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee County | D | 35th |
| Martin County | D | 37th |
| Miami-Dade County | D | 34th |
| Bradford County | D | 34th |
| Clay County | D | 34th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Indian River County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Indian River County recorded 1,188 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is Indian River County's reliability grade?
Indian River County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Indian River County?
The worst outage on record started October 6, 2016 (Hurricane Matthew), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 38,514 customers.