Adams County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, Illinois 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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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 167 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 12–16, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,688 customers (68.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 91st of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has risen recently: about 2 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 4,653 customers (14.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12–16, 2015 | 21,688(68.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 11, 2020 | 6,772(21.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 12–14, 2016 | 6,703(21.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 29, 2025 | 6,159(19.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 1, 2015 | 5,742(18.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,163 | Not reporting | |
| Western Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,573 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams 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 Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Coop, Adams Electric Coop, Western Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in Adams County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 12–16, 2015. It peaked at 21,688 customers without power (68.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 167 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/adams-county