Okeechobee County, FL Power Outages
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Okeechobee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Okeechobee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 331 significant power outages in Okeechobee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–17, 2017) came when flooding left 38,400 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 51 min of power per year, close to the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 37th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Okeechobee County has risen recently: about 12 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 2,003 customers (11%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–17, 2017 | 38,400(100%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 28 – Oct 3, 2022 | 17,430(95.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Nov 17, 2025 | 11,776(64.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 9–14, 2024 | 8,011(44%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Mar 27, 2015 | 5,789(31.8%) | 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 Okeechobee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Okeechobee 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 | |
| Glades Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 18,904 | 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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Okeechobee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Okeechobee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Glades Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Okeechobee County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Okeechobee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–17, 2017. It peaked at 38,400 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Okeechobee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 331 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Okeechobee County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/okeechobee-county