Walton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 56 hrs | 28,060 (38%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 40 hrs | 9,914 (13%) | High Wind |
| Mar 19, 2021 | <1 hr | 9,052 (12%) | Rip Current |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 2 hrs | 9,052 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 18, 2015 | 2 hrs | 8,645 (12%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Walton County recorded 979 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Walton County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 28,060 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Walton County, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Walton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Florida
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Walton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County | B | 76th |
| Osceola County | C | 58th |
| Sumter County | C | 47th |
| Duval County | C | 47th |
| Palm Beach County | C | 44th |
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 Walton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Walton County recorded 979 outage events, averaging 1.5 hours each.
What is Walton County's reliability grade?
Walton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Walton County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 28,060 customers.