Jackson County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 211 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8 – Nov 10, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 13,178 customers (44.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 20th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 76% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 56 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 8, 2025) affected 1,235 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8 – Nov 10, 2018 | 13,178(44.8%) | 34 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Jan 9–11, 2024 | 5,644(19.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 16–20, 2021 | 5,473(18.6%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 15–17, 2023 | 4,465(15.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 29 – Dec 2, 2018 | 3,775(12.8%) | 4 | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson 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 | |
| Florida Public Utilities Co | Investor Owned | 30,598 | Not reporting | |
| West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 30,191 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Florida Public Utilities Co, West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc, Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Jackson County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8 – Nov 10, 2018. It peaked at 13,178 customers without power (44.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 211 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/jackson-county