Madison CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 205 hrs | 13,579 (99%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 107 hrs | 8,146 (59%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 138 hrs | 8,088 (59%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Jan 27, 2022 | <1 hr | 7,348 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 9 hrs | 5,403 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Madison County recorded 1,094 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Madison County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 205 hours and leaving up to 13,579 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Madison County, with 154 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Madison County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Madison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilchrist County | F | 6th |
| Suwannee County | F | 6th |
| Wakulla County | F | 6th |
| Lafayette County | F | 5th |
| Liberty County | F | 5th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Madison County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Madison County recorded 1,094 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Madison County's reliability grade?
Madison County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 205 hours and affecting up to 13,579 customers.