Pasco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 197 hrs | 174,494 (56%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 198 hrs | 101,759 (33%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 150 hrs | 69,669 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 54 hrs | 32,771 (11%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1 hrs | 31,470 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pasco County recorded 2,781 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pasco County started October 9, 2024 (Hurricane Milton), lasting 197 hours and leaving up to 174,494 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pasco County, with 428 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pasco County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd 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 Pasco County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hendry County | D | 23rd |
| Escambia County | D | 23rd |
| Holmes County | D | 23rd |
| Lake County | D | 24th |
| Citrus County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pasco County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pasco County recorded 2,781 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Pasco County's reliability grade?
Pasco County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pasco County?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2024 (Hurricane Milton), lasting 197 hours and affecting up to 174,494 customers.