Suwannee 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 | 196 hrs | 36,801 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 184 hrs | 25,194 (60%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 272 hrs | 24,384 (58%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 87 hrs | 23,771 (56%) | Hurricane Debby |
| May 10, 2024 | 77 hrs | 20,074 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Suwannee County recorded 1,157 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Suwannee County started September 10, 2017, lasting 196 hours and leaving up to 36,801 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Suwannee County, with 202 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Suwannee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 6th 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 Suwannee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | F | 6th |
| Gilchrist County | F | 6th |
| Wakulla County | F | 6th |
| Lafayette County | F | 5th |
| Liberty County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Suwannee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Suwannee County recorded 1,157 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Suwannee County's reliability grade?
Suwannee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Suwannee County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017, lasting 196 hours and affecting up to 36,801 customers.