Bond County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Bond 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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Bond County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bond County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 215 significant power outages in Bond County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2022) came when a winter storm left 3,411 customers (59.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 28th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bond County has risen recently: about 8 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 469 customers (8.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2022 | 3,411(59.5%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 15–16, 2021 | 3,369(58.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 29–30, 2020 | 3,342(58.3%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 27 – Aug 1, 2022 | 3,333(58.1%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 27–28, 2023 | 3,252(56.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bond County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bond County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 24,885 | Not reporting | |
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 9,591 | Not reporting | |
| City of Highland - (IL) | Municipal | 6,912 | 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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Bond County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bond County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bond 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 Bond County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), M J M Electric Cooperative Inc, City of Highland - (IL) provide electric service in Bond County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Bond County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2022. It peaked at 3,411 customers without power (59.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Bond County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 215 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bond County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/bond-county