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Orlando Power Outages Caused by Weather

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November 10, 2022 - Tropical Storm

Hurricane Nicole's extensive wind field led to a period of tropical storm force winds and heavy rain in Orange County. Scattered reports of trees downed and some minor structural damage due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 55 to 65 mph through the county. At the height of the storm, 76,000 customers were left without power. Two indirect storm-related fatalities were reported when a 23-year-old man and his twin sister came in contact with a downed power line near the intersection of Bayfront Parkway and East Pershing Ave in Conway.

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September 28, 2022 - Tropical Storm

Hurricane Ian's slow movement and large wind field led to a long period of tropical storm force winds in Orange County. Scattered reports of trees and power lines downed, as well as generally minor damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and pool enclosures due to strong winds, which surface observations indicated peaked between 60 and 70 mph. A 75-year-old male died at a hospital after falling from a ladder at his home while cleaning debris left in the wake of Ian (indirect). A 79-year-old female died at an Orlando area hospital days after being transported from a Fort Myers area nursing facility where she fell and was unable to receive proper medical treatment due to damages from the storm (indirect). A 65-year-old female died after suffering burns and inhalation injury while cleaning debris left in the storm's wake (indirect).

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December 17, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Local broadcast media reported wind damage along Walker Road in Apopka just along the eastern edge of Lake Apopka. Three palm trees were knocked over, one fell and damaged the roof of a home, and another downed nearby power lines.

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May 14, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Orlando Health Emergency Management reported several downed trees causing damage to a couple of vehicles at the Dr. Phillips Hospital. Also, broadcast media relayed reports of downed power lines on Turkey Lake Road.

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August 9, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

A thunderstorm become severe just west of Orlando International Airport then moved over the airfield. Downed powerlines were reported by a trained spotter, approximately 3 miles west of the airfield. The airport ASOS (KMCO) measured peak gusts of 60 mph at 1551LST and then 69 mph at 1554LST.

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May 5, 2019

A strong weather system was moving across the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and the Florida peninsula. Ahead of this system winds across central Florida were from the southwest, bringing in plenty of deep moisture from the Gulf. Strong daytime heating, combined with the presence of the approaching storm system led to the development of numerous strong to severe thunderstorms across east central Florida in the afternoon. Severe thunderstorms impacted the Orlando Metro area, as well as Lake, Volusia, Brevard, and St. Lucie counties. Many reports of downed trees and power lines, damage to roofs and other weak structures were received. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were measured at the Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, and hail was reported in Orange and Seminole Counties.

July 22, 2016

An isolated thunderstorm quickly strengthened over Winter Garden and produced a locally severe microburst which damaged several trees and power lines.

October 8, 2011

A stationary upper-level disturbance, strong onshore flow, and a weak frontal boundary produced persistent heavy rainfall and squalls across a large portion of east central Florida on October 7-8. ||A strong gale then formed over the Bahamas on October 9 and moved northwest and onto the Brevard and Volusia County coast late in the evening. As the gale approached the coast, heavy convective bands and storm-force winds developed west of the center of circulation. While not a tropical storm, the system briefly possessed some tropical/sub-tropical characteristics. Winds gusted between 50 and 80 mph along much of the coast. Additional heavy rains added to the totals of the previous several days. The combination of the saturated grounds and high wind gusts caused numerous, mostly small trees, to be toppled, mainly across coastal Brevard and Volusia Counties. Tree branches were also downed and many power outages occurred. ||A large portion of east central Florida received 72-hour storm total rainfall greater than 5 inches, with parts of Brevard, Indian River, and Osceola Counties reaching 10 to nearly 17 inches of rain. Unseasonably dry soil conditions prior to the event minimized significant flooding, however, minor flooding, and high levels of standing water were experienced within several counties.

March 30, 2011

A rare Florida derecho affected the region during the late afternoon and early evening, well ahead of a strong cold front. The rapidly moving squall line, contained multiple bow echoes as it moved across the central portion of Florida at 60 mph. Widespread wind damage resulted. Multiple observations of 65 to 74 mph winds were reported. The majority of damage was caused by falling trees, with many landing on homes, powerlines and vehicles. Eighteen homes in Seminole County neighborhood experienced structural damage, with isolated structural damage reported in Osceola and Brevard Counties. Hen egg sized hail (2 inch diameter) fell in Palm Bay, with multiple reports of penny to quarter sized hail across the region.

August 21, 2008

On the morning of August 19th, Tropical Storm Fay came onshore in southwest Florida, moving north-northeast toward Lake Okeechobee. Fay remained well formed and actually intensified over land, exhibiting a classical tropical cyclone eye as it reached peak intensity over the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. Wind gusts of 58 mph were reported in the town of Okeechobee. By the early morning of August 20th, Tropical Storm Fay had moved to southern Brevard County, producing widespread wind gusts over 50 mph. Patrick AFB reported a gust to 62 mph. Fay produced torrential rain along the Space and Treasure coasts on the 20th as the circulation center moved up the Brevard County coast and into the near shore Atlantic waters near Edgewater. Rainfall amounts on the 20th were near 8 to 9 inches in Martin, Saint Lucie and Indian River counties and from 5 to 16 inches in Brevard County. On August 21st Fay drifted onshore in northern Volusia County and produced an additional 6 to 13 inches of rain in Brevard County and about 5 inches of rain in southern Volusia County. Orlando Executive Airport had a wind gust to 56 mph and Sanford reported a gust to 53 mph. A 35 year old woman drowned in the rough surf while swimming at Daytona Beach. On August 22nd, as Tropical Storm Fay moved across the Florida peninsula north of Ocala, an additional 7 to 10 inches of rain fell over Volusia County. In Indian River County a 43 year old male motorist died after hydroplaning on a high water road and crashing his vehicle. ||In Okeechobee County, about 70 homes were damaged by flood waters from heavy rain. A few homes received minor wind damage and 4300 homes were without power. Property damage was near $100 thousand. Wind gusts of 58 mph were reported in the town of Okeechobee. ||In Brevard County, the heaviest rain from Tropical Storm Fay fell, with widespread reports of 20 plus inches and a maximum of 27.65 inches in Melbourne. The rain flooded or damaged over 1,600 homes and businesses, producing a loss of near $60 million. An additional $10 million in damage to public infrastructure was reported. Three days of rough surf produced moderate beach erosion. An EF1 tornado tore through a large manufactured home community in Barefoot Bay. ||In Volusia County, Tropical Storm Fay produced widespread rainfall amounts of 10 inches with isolated reports of 20 inches. Over 200 homes were damaged by flood waters. Frequent wind gusts over 45 mph produced minor wind damage and power loss to 16,000 homes. Rough surf produced significant beach erosion at New Smyrna Beach where 50 feet of new sand was washed away. Estimated wind gusts were near 45 mph along the southeast coast. ||In Seminole County, as much as 15 inches of rain fell, with widespread coverage of 10 inches. About 500 homes were damaged by local rainfall flooding. Damage amounts were near $15 million. Wind gusts to 47 mph produced minor wind damage and power loss to 4,000 homes. | |In St. Lucie County, rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches fell over most of the coastal region, flooding over 900 homes. Damage estimates were over $70 million. Wind gusts estimates were near 50 mph. A short lived EF0 tornado slightly damaged a building near Ft. Pierce. ||In Orange County, heavy rain of 10 to 13 inches fell, flooding only 5 homes. Wind gusts to 56 mph produced only minor wind damage. Total damage estimates were near $100 thousand. ||In Martin County, rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches fell over most of the coastal region, flooding over 55 homes. Damage estimates were over $70 million. Wind gusts in the western part of the county near Lake Okeechobee were estimated to be near 50 mph. A short-lived EF0 tornado overturned a panel truck in Stuart. | |In Lake County, rainfall ranged from about 15 inches in Eustis to only 4 inches in the southwest part of the county. Only minor urban flooding was reported with the heavy rain.| |In Indian River County, rainfall amounts of 15 to 22 inches fell over most of the coastal sections of the county. No flood damage was reported. Wind gust in the western part of the county near Lake Okeechobee were estimated to be near 50 mph.

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Osceola County hard-hit by Hurricane Ian mostly unscathed after Nicole - Central Florida News - 90.7 WMFE

Osceola County hard-hit by Hurricane Ian mostly unscathed after Nicole

Nov 10, 2022

2 killed after being shocked by fallen power line in Orange County, Florida, deputies say

Update (Nov. 14): The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the man and woman killed after coming into contact with a live power line in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. Authorities said Kahlil Malik Sapp, 23, and Kianna Shaundadrea Sapp, 23, died. Both were siblings and shared the same birthday.

Nov 10, 2022

Power outages from Hurricane Nicole hit major providers in Central Florida facebook twitter instagram rss

The Florida Public Service Commission on Wednesday morning began to chart power outages attributed to Hurricane Nicole.

Nov 9, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole: How to check Florida power outages

More than 70,000 power outages were reported on Thursday as Nicole made landfall in Florida as a hurricane. Nicole has now weakened to a tropical storm.

Nov 9, 2022

Universal Coaster Loses Power, Guests Evacuated by Fire Department - Inside the Magic

The Orange County Fire Department was called to evacuate Guests from The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure.

Nov 3, 2022

Hurricane Ian’s invisible toll: At least 41 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning confirmed Newspaper icon Email Plus Outline icon My Account icon

In just two weeks, the incidents have accounted for nearly a quarter of Florida’s carbon monoxide cases this year.

Oct 21, 2022

Flooding, outages plague central Florida senior facilities after Ian Newspaper icon Email Plus Outline icon My Account icon

Under a 2018 Florida law, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are required to have an emergency plan and a backup power source.

Oct 12, 2022

Flooding, power outages plague Central Florida senior facilities after Hurricane Ian – Orlando Sentinel

After Hurricane Ian, families and nursing home advocacy groups worry hurricane regulations are too lax in assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Oct 8, 2022

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Power went out randomly. Only a few other homes in my small area of the neighborhood lost power, no other homes or street lights appear to be out except here.

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power keeps going out in downtown orlando

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Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

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  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
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  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
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Orlando, Florida

City Orlando
County Orange
State Florida (FL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 32801, 32802, 32803, 32804, 32805, 32806, 32807, 32808, 32809, 32810

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