Broward County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Broward 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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Broward County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Broward County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 48 significant power outages in Broward County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9–18, 2017) came when tornadoes left 1,398,920 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 67th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
Outage time in Broward County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 14,498 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9–18, 2017 | 1,398,920(100%) | 10 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Oct 13, 2023 | 61,455(4.7%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2017 | 37,631(2.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 27, 2019 | 33,691(2.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Aug 3, 2020 | 31,654(2.4%) | 1 | Hurricane Isaias |
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 Broward County?
Electric companies with service territory in Broward 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 | |
| LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative) | Cooperative | 267,019 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Florida. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Broward County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach
Nearby counties
Broward County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Broward County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Broward 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 Broward County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Lee County Electric Coop, Inc - (FL) provide electric service in Broward County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Broward County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9–18, 2017. It peaked at 1,398,920 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Broward County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 48 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 28 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Broward County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/broward-county