Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2017 | 227 hrs | 177,207 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 123 hrs | 71,609 (31%) | Hurricane Wind |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 112 hrs | 47,810 (21%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 55 hrs | 25,119 (11%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 36 hrs | 23,000 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marion County recorded 2,722 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marion County started September 10, 2017, lasting 227 hours and leaving up to 177,207 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Marion County, with 388 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marion County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Marion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | F | 19th |
| Flagler County | F | 20th |
| Franklin County | D | 20th |
| Baker County | D | 21st |
| Glades County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Marion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marion County recorded 2,722 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Marion County's reliability grade?
Marion County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017, lasting 227 hours and affecting up to 177,207 customers.