Leon County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 187 hrs | 135,215 (69%) | Hurricane Michael |
| May 10, 2024 | 173 hrs | 90,320 (46%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 68 hrs | 73,636 (37%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 80 hrs | 53,031 (27%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 61 hrs | 52,022 (26%) | Hurricane Idalia |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Leon County recorded 2,917 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Leon County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 187 hours and leaving up to 135,215 customers without power (69% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Leon County, with 353 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Leon County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Leon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Collier County | F | 13th |
| Seminole County | F | 13th |
| Gadsden County | F | 13th |
| Gulf County | F | 16th |
| Hardee County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Leon County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Leon County recorded 2,917 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Leon County's reliability grade?
Leon County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Leon County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 187 hours and affecting up to 135,215 customers.