Escambia County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Escambia 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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Escambia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Escambia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Escambia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15–24, 2020) came when flooding left 156,882 customers (86.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 32nd of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 80% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Escambia County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 11, 2025) affected 5,056 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15–24, 2020 | 156,882(86.7%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 19–21, 2024 | 71,216(39.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 16–18, 2023 | 24,650(13.6%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 10, 2021 | 24,289(13.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 29, 2020 | 22,143(12.2%) | 1 | Hurricane Zeta |
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 Escambia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Escambia 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 | |
| Escambia River Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,574 | 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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Escambia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Escambia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Escambia 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 Escambia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Escambia River Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Escambia County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Escambia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15–24, 2020. It peaked at 156,882 customers without power (86.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Escambia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Escambia County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/escambia-county