Suwannee County, FL Power Outages
Utilities serving Suwannee 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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Suwannee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Suwannee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 378 significant power outages in Suwannee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9–18, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 36,801 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Florida average of 7 hr 59 min. That ranks 9th of 67 Florida counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Suwannee County has risen recently: about 51 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 474 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9–18, 2017 | 36,801(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Sep 26 – Oct 10, 2024 | 25,194(90%) | 15 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Aug 26 – Sep 12, 2023 | 24,384(87.1%) | 18 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 4 | Jul 31 – Aug 12, 2024 | 23,771(84.9%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 7–18, 2024 | 20,074(71.7%) | 12 | 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 Suwannee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Suwannee 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 | |
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor Owned | 2,049,650 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 197,309 | 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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Suwannee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Suwannee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Suwannee 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 Suwannee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Florida Power & Light Co, Duke Energy Florida, LLC, Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - (FL), Suwannee Valley Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Suwannee County, Florida.
What was the worst power outage in Suwannee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9–18, 2017. It peaked at 36,801 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 Suwannee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 378 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Suwannee County, FL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/florida/suwannee-county