Manatee County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Manatee 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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Manatee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Manatee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 294 significant power outages in Manatee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–19, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 225,195 customers (84.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 26th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 63% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Manatee County has risen recently: about 26 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 9, 2025) affected 3,259 customers (1.2%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–19, 2017 | 225,195(84.5%) | 10 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 9–19, 2024 | 220,455(82.8%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 28 – Oct 6, 2022 | 160,255(60.2%) | 9 | Hurricane Ian |
| 4 | Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2024 | 40,636(15.3%) | 6 | Hurricane Helene |
| 5 | Aug 7, 2025 | 18,963(7.1%) | 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 Manatee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Manatee 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 |
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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Manatee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Manatee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Manatee 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 Manatee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Peace River Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Manatee County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Manatee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–19, 2017. It peaked at 225,195 customers without power (84.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Manatee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 294 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Manatee County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/manatee-county