Santa Rosa County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | 140 hrs | 60,369 (62%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 0 hrs | 15,490 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| May 10, 2024 | 65 hrs | 14,681 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 0 hrs | 11,838 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 0 hrs | 11,755 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Santa Rosa County recorded 1,076 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Santa Rosa County started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 140 hours and leaving up to 60,369 customers without power (62% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Santa Rosa County, with 144 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Santa Rosa County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Santa Rosa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County | C | 41st |
| Nassau County | C | 40th |
| Alachua County | C | 44th |
| St. Lucie County | D | 40th |
| Palm Beach County | C | 44th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Santa Rosa County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Santa Rosa County recorded 1,076 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Santa Rosa County's reliability grade?
Santa Rosa County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Santa Rosa County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 140 hours and affecting up to 60,369 customers.