Highlands County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Highlands 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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Highlands County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Highlands County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 349 significant power outages in Highlands County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 7–23, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 52,875 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 13th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Highlands County has risen recently: about 41 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,844 customers (4.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 7–23, 2017 | 52,875(100%) | 17 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 7–14, 2024 | 51,117(100%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2022 | 50,689(100%) | 7 | Hurricane Ian |
| 4 | Nov 19, 2025 | 9,492(24.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Nov 17, 2014 | 8,974(23%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Highlands County?
Electric companies with service territory in Highlands 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 | |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 70,946 | Not reporting | |
| Glades Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,904 | 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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Highlands County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Highlands County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Highlands 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 Highlands County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Peace River Electric Coop, Inc, Glades Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Highlands County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Highlands County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 7–23, 2017. It peaked at 52,875 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Highlands County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 349 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Highlands County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/highlands-county