Pinellas County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 484 hrs | 449,310 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 229 hrs | 417,553 (73%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 31 hrs | 246,442 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 34 hrs | 192,835 (34%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 1 hrs | 183,021 (32%) | Hurricane Ian |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pinellas County recorded 5,751 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pinellas County started September 27, 2024, lasting 484 hours and leaving up to 449,310 customers without power (79% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pinellas County, with 746 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pinellas County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Pinellas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty County | F | 5th |
| Lafayette County | F | 5th |
| Taylor County | F | 5th |
| Charlotte County | F | 4th |
| Suwannee County | F | 6th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pinellas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pinellas County recorded 5,751 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Pinellas County's reliability grade?
Pinellas County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pinellas County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024, lasting 484 hours and affecting up to 449,310 customers.