Gilchrist County, FL Power Outages
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Gilchrist County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gilchrist County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 286 significant power outages in Gilchrist County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 11,171 customers (87.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 16th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 111 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gilchrist County has risen recently: about 32 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 358 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 11,171(87.3%) | 8 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 9–17, 2017 | 9,003(70.3%) | 9 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 4, 2023 | 8,886(69.4%) | 6 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 4 | Aug 3–8, 2024 | 8,336(65.1%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 2–4, 2016 | 6,667(52.1%) | 3 | Hurricane Hermine |
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 Gilchrist County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gilchrist County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 197,309 | Not reporting | |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,281 | 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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Gilchrist County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gilchrist County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - (FL), Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Gilchrist County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Gilchrist County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 11,171 customers without power (87.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Gilchrist County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 286 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 111 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gilchrist County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/gilchrist-county