Walton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Florida
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 2 hrs | 9,052 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0 hrs | 9,052 (12%) | Rip Current |
| Nov 18, 2015 | 2 hrs | 8,645 (12%) | Tornado |
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).
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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 |
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.