Pasco CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 hr | 31,470 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Pasco County, Florida that day.
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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.