Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 58 hrs | 9,572 (93%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 159 hrs | 7,799 (76%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 59 hrs | 6,727 (66%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 97 hrs | 6,142 (60%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 9 hrs | 4,886 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jefferson County recorded 1,430 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jefferson County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 58 hours and leaving up to 9,572 customers without power (93% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jefferson County, with 191 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jefferson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd 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 Jefferson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie County | F | 4th |
| Highlands County | F | 3rd |
| Charlotte County | F | 4th |
| Taylor County | F | 5th |
| Pinellas County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jefferson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jefferson County recorded 1,430 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Jefferson County's reliability grade?
Jefferson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 58 hours and affecting up to 9,572 customers.