Hardee County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Hardee 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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Hardee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hardee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Hardee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–22, 2017) came when flooding left 15,438 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 25th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 62% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hardee County has risen recently: about 28 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 326 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–22, 2017 | 15,438(100%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 9–15, 2024 | 9,572(81.1%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Sep 28 – Oct 7, 2022 | 9,504(80.6%) | 10 | Hurricane Ian |
| 4 | Aug 16–22, 2015 | 4,236(35.9%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 25–27, 2017 | 4,188(35.5%) | 3 | Flooding |
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 Hardee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hardee 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 | |
| City of Wauchula - (FL) | Municipal | 2,890 | 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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Hardee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hardee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hardee 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 Hardee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Peace River Electric Coop, Inc, City of Wauchula - (FL) provide electric service in Hardee County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Hardee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–22, 2017. It peaked at 15,438 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hardee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 86 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hardee County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/hardee-county