Bay County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Bay County, Florida don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Bay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Bay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10 – Nov 8, 2018) came when flooding left 100,592 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 29 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 7th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 89% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bay County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 55 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 3,699 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10 – Nov 8, 2018 | 100,592(100%) | 30 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 9–11, 2021 | 31,376(35.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2019 | 21,661(24.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 16–17, 2021 | 18,567(20.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 2, 2025 | 14,142(15.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Bay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bay County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | Investor Owned | 6,071,776 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,259 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Florida. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cities in Bay County
Panama, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway
Nearby counties
Bay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bay County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Bay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Bay County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Bay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10 – Nov 8, 2018. It peaked at 100,592 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Bay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 29 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bay County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/bay-county