Wakulla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2018 | 208 hrs | 19,209 (82%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 117 hrs | 16,481 (71%) | Hurricane Hermine |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 115 hrs | 16,020 (69%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 35 hrs | 13,214 (57%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 56 hrs | 12,420 (53%) | Hurricane Idalia |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wakulla County recorded 1,098 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wakulla County started October 9, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 208 hours and leaving up to 19,209 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wakulla County, with 174 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wakulla 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 Wakulla County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilchrist County | F | 6th |
| Madison County | F | 6th |
| Suwannee County | F | 6th |
| Lafayette County | F | 5th |
| Lee County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wakulla County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wakulla County recorded 1,098 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Wakulla County's reliability grade?
Wakulla County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 6th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wakulla County?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 208 hours and affecting up to 19,209 customers.