Palm Beach County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Palm Beach 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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Palm Beach County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Palm Beach County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 159 significant power outages in Palm Beach County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9–18, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 1,098,160 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 60th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 6 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Palm Beach County has risen recently: about 3 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 17, 2025) affected 12,589 customers (2.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9–18, 2017 | 1,098,160(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 5–8, 2016 | 84,378(15.6%) | 4 | Hurricane Matthew |
| 3 | Oct 9–11, 2024 | 78,946(14.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Apr 26, 2020 | 56,492(10.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 10–12, 2021 | 43,791(8.1%) | 3 | 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 Palm Beach County?
Electric companies with service territory in Palm Beach 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 | |
| City of Lake Worth Beach - (FL) | Municipal | 28,206 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Florida. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter, Greenacres, Lake Worth Beach, Royal Palm Beach
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Palm Beach County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Palm Beach County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, City of Lake Worth Beach - (FL) provide electric service in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Palm Beach County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9–18, 2017. It peaked at 1,098,160 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Palm Beach County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 159 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 6 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. "Palm Beach County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/palm-beach-county