Taylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 58 hrs | 13,835 (96%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 174 hrs | 12,877 (89%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 159 hrs | 11,466 (80%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 111 hrs | 9,671 (67%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 0 hrs | 4,948 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Taylor County recorded 947 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taylor County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 58 hours and leaving up to 13,835 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Taylor County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taylor 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 Taylor County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County | F | 4th |
| Pinellas County | F | 5th |
| Liberty County | F | 5th |
| Lafayette County | F | 5th |
| Dixie County | F | 4th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Taylor County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Taylor County recorded 947 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Taylor County's reliability grade?
Taylor County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 58 hours and affecting up to 13,835 customers.