Okeechobee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 65 hrs | 38,400 (80%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 4 hrs | 37,960 (79%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 1 hrs | 37,880 (79%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 12 hrs | 29,330 (61%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 51 hrs | 17,430 (36%) | Hurricane Ian |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Okeechobee County recorded 883 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Okeechobee County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 65 hours and leaving up to 38,400 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Okeechobee County, with 103 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Okeechobee County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Okeechobee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River County | D | 36th |
| Miami-Dade County | D | 34th |
| Bradford County | D | 34th |
| Clay County | D | 34th |
| Martin County | D | 37th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Okeechobee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Okeechobee County recorded 883 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Okeechobee County's reliability grade?
Okeechobee County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Okeechobee County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 65 hours and affecting up to 38,400 customers.