Okaloosa County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | 73 hrs | 35,842 (27%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 1 hrs | 14,900 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 0 hrs | 13,994 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| May 10, 2024 | 34 hrs | 12,241 (9%) | Tornado |
| Jul 14, 2017 | 4 hrs | 11,955 (9%) | Lightning |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Okaloosa County recorded 1,261 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Okaloosa County started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 73 hours and leaving up to 35,842 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Okaloosa County, with 153 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Okaloosa County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Okaloosa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Walton County | B | 73rd |
| Osceola County | C | 58th |
| Sumter County | C | 47th |
| Duval County | C | 47th |
| Palm Beach County | C | 44th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Okaloosa County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Okaloosa County recorded 1,261 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Okaloosa County's reliability grade?
Okaloosa County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Okaloosa County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 73 hours and affecting up to 35,842 customers.