Dixie County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Dixie 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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Dixie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dixie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 264 significant power outages in Dixie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023) came when Hurricane Idalia left 10,094 customers (71.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 4 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 15th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 94 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dixie County has risen recently: about 36 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 382 customers (2.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023 | 10,094(71.1%) | 11 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 9, 2024 | 9,730(68.6%) | 13 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Aug 5–8, 2024 | 9,232(65%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 10–18, 2017 | 8,547(60.2%) | 9 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Sep 10, 2021 | 5,813(41%) | 1 | Tropical Storm Mindy |
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 Dixie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dixie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,281 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (FL) | Cooperative | 19,975 | 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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Dixie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dixie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dixie 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 Dixie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (FL) provide electric service in Dixie County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Dixie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023. It peaked at 10,094 customers without power (71.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Idalia.
How often does the power go out in Dixie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 264 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 94 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. "Dixie County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/dixie-county