Illinois Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Illinois by the 1 utility that share live data with DOE's ODIN outage feed.
Illinois outage map by county
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Live data from 1 participating utility, covering roughly 1% of Illinois electricity customers. Source: DOE/ORNL Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN).
Illinois counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Illinois power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Illinois since 2014 (Aug 10–15, 2020) left as many as 757,257 customers (12.77% of the state) without power at once, driven by severe thunderstorms. The next largest (Jul 15–18, 2024) peaked at 391,133 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Illinois customers averaged about 2 hr 57 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2020, at 5 hr 52 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (28% of outage time). Outage time in Illinois has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–15, 2020 | 757,257(12.77%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 15–18, 2024 | 391,133(6.59%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023 | 234,014(3.95%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 13, 2015 | 207,255(3.49%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 11–12, 2021 | 196,489(3.31%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Nov 26–27, 2018 | 195,419(3.29%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 7 | Feb 22–24, 2023 | 118,487(2%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 8 | Feb 19–20, 2016 | 116,134(1.96%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
Illinois electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Illinois, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 86,395 | Reporting | |
| City of Springfield - (IL) | Municipal | 70,871 | Not reporting | |
| City of Naperville - (IL) | Municipal | 64,025 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 38,135 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,186 | Not reporting | |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 24,885 | Not reporting | |
| Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 20,601 | Not reporting | |
| Norris Electric Coop | Cooperative | 20,390 | Not reporting | |
| City of St Charles - (IL) | Municipal | 17,027 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | Cooperative | 16,715 | Not reporting | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 15,856 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Illinois grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Illinois customer went 2 hr 26 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Illinois 44th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 2 min. Customers averaged 0.87 interruptions, each lasting about 2 hr 47 min. Over the last five years Illinois averaged 2 hr 26 min of outages per customer per year (rank 44th).
View as table
| Year | IL SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 170.9 | 209 |
| 2016 | 136.1 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 120 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 143.8 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 116.3 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 335.6 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 127.3 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 90.8 | 333 |
| 2023 | 210.4 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 158 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 145.8 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Illinois power outage news
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All Illinois counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 102 Illinois counties
- Adams County
- Alexander County
- Bond County
- Boone County
- Brown County
- Bureau County
- Calhoun County
- Carroll County
- Cass County
- Champaign County
- Christian County
- Clark County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Coles County
- Cook County
- Crawford County
- Cumberland County
- De Witt County
- DeKalb County
- Douglas County
- DuPage County
- Edgar County
- Edwards County
- Effingham County
- Fayette County
- Ford County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Gallatin County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Hamilton County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Iroquois County
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Jefferson County
- Jersey County
- Jo Daviess County
- Johnson County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- Knox County
- Lake County
- LaSalle County
- Lawrence County
- Lee County
- Livingston County
- Logan County
- Macon County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- Mason County
- Massac County
- McDonough County
- McHenry County
- McLean County
- Menard County
- Mercer County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Morgan County
- Moultrie County
- Ogle County
- Peoria County
- Perry County
- Piatt County
- Pike County
- Pope County
- Pulaski County
- Putnam County
- Randolph County
- Richland County
- Rock Island County
- Saline County
- Sangamon County
- Schuyler County
- Scott County
- Shelby County
- St. Clair County
- Stark County
- Stephenson County
- Tazewell County
- Union County
- Vermilion County
- Wabash County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- White County
- Whiteside County
- Will County
- Williamson County
- Winnebago County
- Woodford County
Illinois power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Illinois right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Illinois. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Illinois?
In 2025, the average Illinois electricity customer was without power for 2 hr 26 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Illinois 44th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.972% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Illinois?
When an outage happened in 2025, Illinois customers waited an average of 2 hr 47 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.87 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Illinois?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Commonwealth Edison Co, Ameren Illinois Company, MidAmerican Energy Co and others serve the most customers in Illinois. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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