Clay County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Clay 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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Clay County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clay County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 386 significant power outages in Clay County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–17, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 70,149 customers (85.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 51st of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clay County has risen recently: about 5 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 9, 2025) affected 2,301 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–17, 2017 | 70,149(85.6%) | 8 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Feb 6–9, 2020 | 45,058(55%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2019 | 40,937(50%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 28, 2024 | 36,988(45.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 26–28, 2024 | 36,385(44.4%) | 3 | Hurricane Helene |
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 Clay County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clay 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 | |
| JEA | Municipal | 540,950 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 197,309 | Not reporting | |
| City of Green Cove Springs | Municipal | 4,645 | 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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Clay County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clay County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clay 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 Clay County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, JEA, Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - (FL), City of Green Cove Springs provide electric service in Clay County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–17, 2017. It peaked at 70,149 customers without power (85.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Clay County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 386 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clay County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/clay-county