Okaloosa County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Okaloosa 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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Okaloosa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Okaloosa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Okaloosa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 14–18, 2020) came when flooding left 35,842 customers (27.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 63rd of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Okaloosa County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 2,823 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 14–18, 2020 | 35,842(27.3%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 2 | Mar 17–18, 2023 | 14,900(11.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Aug 21, 2024 | 13,994(10.7%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 10–14, 2024 | 12,241(9.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 14, 2017 | 11,955(9.1%) | 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 Okaloosa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Okaloosa 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 |
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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Cities in Okaloosa County
Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville
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Okaloosa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Okaloosa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Okaloosa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 14–18, 2020. It peaked at 35,842 customers without power (27.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Okaloosa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Okaloosa County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/okaloosa-county