Holmes County, FL Power Outages
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Holmes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Holmes 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 Holmes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–26, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 6,622 customers (52.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 31st of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 114 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Holmes County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 202 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–26, 2018 | 6,622(52.1%) | 17 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Jul 20, 2022 | 4,911(38.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 10–19, 2025 | 4,622(36.4%) | 10 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 9–11, 2024 | 3,538(27.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 6–7, 2020 | 3,096(24.4%) | 2 | 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 Holmes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Holmes 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 | |
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 69,476 | Not reporting | |
| West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 30,191 | 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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Holmes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Holmes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Holmes 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 Holmes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc, West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc provide electric service in Holmes County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Holmes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–26, 2018. It peaked at 6,622 customers without power (52.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Holmes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 286 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 114 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Holmes County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/holmes-county