Manatee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2017 | 247 hrs | 225,195 (85%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 179 hrs | 220,455 (83%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 32 hrs | 160,255 (60%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 200 hrs | 159,765 (60%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 178 hrs | 40,636 (15%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Manatee County recorded 2,433 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Manatee County started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 247 hours and leaving up to 225,195 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Manatee County, with 333 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Manatee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Manatee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia County | F | 9th |
| Levy County | F | 9th |
| Columbia County | F | 10th |
| Washington County | F | 10th |
| Sarasota County | F | 8th |
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 Manatee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Manatee County recorded 2,433 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Manatee County's reliability grade?
Manatee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Manatee County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 247 hours and affecting up to 225,195 customers.