Massive power outage in Walton County
Key Questions
How many customers are affected by the power outage?
Approximately 12,000 CHELCO members lost power due to an outage on transmission lines in Walton County. As of Thursday evening, roughly 9,000 members remained without electricity.
What caused the massive outage in Walton County?
The outage was triggered by a failure at transmission lines, though the exact cause remains under investigation. It has caused widespread disruption, including impacts on traffic lights across Northwest Florida.
Which areas are experiencing the power outage?
The outage primarily affects Walton County and surrounding parts of Northwest Florida served by CHELCO. Thousands of residents are dealing with the loss of electricity and related service interruptions.
Large-scale power outage affecting ~12,000 CHELCO members; ~9,000 still without power as of Thursday evening. Cause unknown. Major disruption for residents.
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Updated Jun 26, 2026