Putnam 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 10, 2017 | 203 hrs | 55,456 (91%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 33 hrs | 27,135 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 91 hrs | 20,532 (34%) | Hurricane Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 61 hrs | 16,477 (27%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 72 hrs | 16,002 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Putnam County recorded 847 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Putnam County started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 203 hours and leaving up to 55,456 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Putnam County, with 119 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Putnam County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Putnam County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | F | 19th |
| Flagler County | F | 20th |
| Franklin County | D | 20th |
| Baker County | D | 21st |
| Polk County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Putnam County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Putnam County recorded 847 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Putnam County's reliability grade?
Putnam County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 203 hours and affecting up to 55,456 customers.