Lafayette County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lafayette 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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Lafayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lafayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 343 significant power outages in Lafayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 23–24, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,567 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 6th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 140 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lafayette County has risen recently: about 58 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 85 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23–24, 2017 | 7,567(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 9–18, 2017 | 7,531(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023 | 4,916(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 4 | Dec 27, 2021 | 4,898(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2021 | 4,882(100%) | 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 Lafayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lafayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (FL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 37,281 | Not reporting | |
| Suwannee Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 29,639 | 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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Lafayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lafayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc, Suwannee Valley Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Lafayette County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 23–24, 2017. It peaked at 7,567 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lafayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 343 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 140 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lafayette County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/lafayette-county