Volusia CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
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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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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.