Alexander County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Alexander 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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Alexander County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alexander County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 87 significant power outages in Alexander County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 1, 2017) came when tornadoes left 882 customers (31% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 64th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alexander County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 3, 2025) affected 227 customers (8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1, 2017 | 882(31%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 29–30, 2018 | 837(29.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 21–22, 2019 | 781(27.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 10, 2023 | 747(26.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 13, 2025 | 737(25.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Alexander County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alexander County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 11,216 | Not reporting | |
| Cairo Public Utility Company | Municipal | 1,127 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Alexander County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alexander County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alexander 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 Alexander County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southern Illinois Elec Coop, Cairo Public Utility Company provide electric service in Alexander County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Alexander County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 1, 2017. It peaked at 882 customers without power (31% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Alexander County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 87 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alexander County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/alexander-county