DeSoto County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving DeSoto 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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DeSoto County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in DeSoto County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 253 significant power outages in DeSoto County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9–20, 2017) came when flooding left 29,686 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 24th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in DeSoto County has risen recently: about 29 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 699 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9–20, 2017 | 29,686(100%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 28 – Oct 8, 2022 | 18,738(88.7%) | 11 | Hurricane Ian |
| 3 | Oct 9–14, 2024 | 6,693(31.7%) | 6 | Hurricane Milton |
| 4 | Nov 9, 2015 | 6,554(31%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2015 | 3,471(16.4%) | 7 | 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 DeSoto County?
Electric companies with service territory in DeSoto 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 | |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 70,946 | 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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DeSoto County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in DeSoto County right now?
No outages are currently reported for DeSoto 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 DeSoto County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Peace River Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in DeSoto County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in DeSoto County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9–20, 2017. It peaked at 29,686 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in DeSoto County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 253 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "DeSoto County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/desoto-county