Volusia 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 | 239 hrs | 318,854 (85%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 41 hrs | 235,478 (63%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 210 hrs | 224,435 (60%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 146 hrs | 177,834 (47%) | Hurricane Milton |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 151 hrs | 135,382 (36%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Volusia County recorded 3,162 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Volusia County started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 239 hours and leaving up to 318,854 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Volusia County, with 393 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Volusia County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Volusia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee County | F | 9th |
| Levy County | F | 9th |
| Columbia County | F | 10th |
| Washington County | F | 10th |
| Calhoun County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Volusia County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Volusia County recorded 3,162 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Volusia County's reliability grade?
Volusia County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Volusia County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 239 hours and affecting up to 318,854 customers.