Boone County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Boone 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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Boone County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Boone County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 109 significant power outages in Boone County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 16–19, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,254 customers (34.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 75th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Boone County has risen recently: about 3 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 3, 2025) affected 301 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 16–19, 2025 | 7,254(34.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 21, 2015 | 5,586(26.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 29, 2017 | 3,971(18.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Feb 22–27, 2023 | 2,892(13.8%) | 6 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 2,640(12.6%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Boone County?
Electric companies with service territory in Boone County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,572 | 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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Boone County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Boone County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Boone 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 Boone County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Rock Energy Cooperative provide electric service in Boone County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Boone County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 16–19, 2025. It peaked at 7,254 customers without power (34.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Boone County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 109 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Boone County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/boone-county