Florida Power Outage Season
When outages happen most in Florida, and what to expect.
July is historically Florida's busiest month for recorded power outages, part of a summer season (June–August) that accounts for about 35% of all recorded outages statewide, averaging 2.1 hours per event. 34 of Florida's 67 tracked counties currently carry a Reliability Grade of F.
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Florida outages by month
Total recorded events and average duration per event, summed across every tracked county in Florida.
Peak season insight
Florida's outage season runs June–August, accounting for 35% of all recorded outages. July has the highest frequency.
Month-by-month data table
| Month | Events | Avg duration |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8,861 | 2.1 hrs |
| February | 7,656 | 1.9 hrs |
| March | 8,875 | 1.6 hrs |
| April | 10,601 | 1.8 hrs |
| May | 12,739 | 1.7 hrs |
| June | 15,916 | 1.6 hrs |
| July | 16,867 | 1.6 hrs |
| August | 15,756 | 2.0 hrs |
| September | 12,269 | 4.7 hrs |
| October | 10,716 | 3.9 hrs |
| November | 9,263 | 1.7 hrs |
| December | 8,994 | 1.5 hrs |
This month in Florida
October has historically recorded 10,716 outage events across Florida, below the state's typical monthly average. Outages that start in October have averaged 3.9 hours.
Main causes by season
Named storms behind Florida's worst recorded outages, from the NOAA Storm Events Database.
Winter (December–February)
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winter Storm
- Tornado
- High Wind
- Ice Storm
Spring (March–May)
- Tornado
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Hail
- Rip Current
- Hurricane Hermine
Summer (June–August)
- Hurricane Idalia
- Hurricane Debby
- Tropical Storm Fred
- Lightning
- Thunderstorm Wind
Fall (September–November)
- Hurricane Irma
- Hurricane Matthew
- Hurricane Ian
- Hurricane Hermine
- Hurricane Milton
Florida's worst outage events on record
The five largest outages in Florida by duration and customers affected.
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2022 | 502 hrs | 456,573 (68%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 484 hrs | 449,310 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 65 hrs | 1,604,860 (89%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 229 hrs | 417,553 (73%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 247 hrs | 331,670 (50%) | Hurricane Irma |
Highest-risk counties in Florida
Lowest reliability percentile among Florida's tracked counties.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | F | 1st |
| Highlands County | F | 3rd |
| Jefferson County | F | 3rd |
| Dixie County | F | 4th |
| Charlotte County | F | 4th |
Live weather alerts for Florida
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 1 at 10:49AM EDT until October 1 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Read the official NWS alert →Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 1 at 10:49AM EDT until October 1 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Read the official NWS alert →Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 1 at 10:49AM EDT until October 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Read the official NWS alert →Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 9:56AM EDT until October 2 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Read the official NWS alert →Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 1 at 9:56AM EDT until October 2 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Read the official NWS alert →These live alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are public-safety information, not an outage prediction.
Florida power outage FAQ
When do power outages happen most in Florida?
July is historically the busiest single month for recorded outages in Florida, and Summer (June–August) accounts for about 35% of all recorded outages across the state.
How long do power outages in Florida typically last?
Across Florida's tracked counties, the average recorded outage lasts about 2.1 hours, though individual events -- especially named storms -- can run much longer.
Which counties in Florida have the highest outage risk?
Hamilton County, Highlands County, Jefferson County, Dixie County, Charlotte County currently rank lowest for reliability in Florida. See each county's page for its full history.
Does this page predict a power outage in Florida?
No. It describes patterns in recorded county-level outage history, not a guaranteed future event. Check the live National Weather Service alerts below for current conditions.
Prepare for Florida's outage season
Sized for Florida's recorded outage frequency and duration. See the full Florida storm prep checklist.
