Citrus County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Citrus 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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Citrus County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Citrus County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 336 significant power outages in Citrus County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–18, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 58,209 customers (71.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 23 min of power per year, close to the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 39th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Citrus County has risen recently: about 11 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20–23, 2025) affected 1,045 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–18, 2017 | 58,209(71.6%) | 9 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 9–14, 2024 | 44,789(55.1%) | 6 | Hurricane Milton |
| 3 | Sep 26–29, 2024 | 34,878(42.9%) | 4 | Hurricane Helene |
| 4 | Sep 2–4, 2016 | 17,852(22%) | 3 | Hurricane Hermine |
| 5 | Jul 23–25, 2024 | 16,482(20.3%) | 3 | 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 Citrus County?
Electric companies with service territory in Citrus County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) | Cooperative | 271,246 | Not reporting | |
| SECO Energy | Cooperative | 264,862 | 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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Citrus County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Citrus County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Citrus 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 Citrus County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Withlacoochee River Elec Coop, Sumter Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Citrus County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Citrus County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–18, 2017. It peaked at 58,209 customers without power (71.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Citrus County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 336 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Citrus County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/citrus-county