Bureau County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Bureau 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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Bureau County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bureau County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Bureau County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–14, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,252 customers (38.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 32nd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bureau County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 241 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–14, 2020 | 7,252(38.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 28–30, 2023 | 5,850(31.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 26–27, 2018 | 4,102(22%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 12–14, 2019 | 3,667(19.7%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Jul 10–12, 2020 | 3,417(18.3%) | 3 | 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 Bureau County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bureau County (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 | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| City of Princeton - (IL) | Municipal | 4,586 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Ladd - (IL) | Municipal | 675 | 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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Bureau County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bureau County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bureau 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 Bureau County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, City of Princeton - (IL) and 1 others provide electric service in Bureau County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Bureau County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–14, 2020. It peaked at 7,252 customers without power (38.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Bureau County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bureau County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/bureau-county