Gulf County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Gulf 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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Gulf County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gulf County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 284 significant power outages in Gulf County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10 – Nov 1, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 13,252 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 9 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 12th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 66% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 180 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gulf County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 38 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 628 customers (6.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10 – Nov 1, 2018 | 13,252(100%) | 23 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Dec 29–30, 2024 | 4,564(46.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 2, 2024 | 4,538(46.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 9–11, 2024 | 4,535(46.6%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 19, 2023 | 4,532(46.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Gulf County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gulf County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,259 | 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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Gulf County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gulf County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gulf 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 Gulf County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Gulf County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Gulf County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10 – Nov 1, 2018. It peaked at 13,252 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Gulf County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 284 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 180 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gulf County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/gulf-county