Charlotte County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Charlotte 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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Charlotte County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Charlotte County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 353 significant power outages in Charlotte County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–19, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 136,740 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 14th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 64% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Charlotte County has risen recently: about 42 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 5,719 customers (4.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–19, 2017 | 136,740(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Sep 28 – Oct 8, 2022 | 125,744(96.8%) | 11 | Hurricane Ian |
| 3 | Oct 9–21, 2024 | 97,120(74.8%) | 13 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Dec 20–26, 2021 | 29,703(22.9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 30, 2021 | 25,813(19.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Charlotte County?
Electric companies with service territory in Charlotte 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.
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Charlotte County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Charlotte County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Charlotte 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 Charlotte County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Lee County Electric Coop, Inc - (FL) provide electric service in Charlotte County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Charlotte County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–19, 2017. It peaked at 136,740 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Charlotte County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 353 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 34 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. "Charlotte County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/charlotte-county