Christian County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Christian 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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Christian County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Christian County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 183 significant power outages in Christian County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,971 customers (73% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 21st of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 56 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Christian County has risen recently: about 9 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 9, 2025) affected 280 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2023 | 9,971(73%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 21, 2015 | 8,142(59.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Feb 24, 2016 | 4,112(30.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 2–3, 2022 | 4,065(29.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 30, 2017 | 4,057(29.7%) | 1 | 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 Christian County?
Electric companies with service territory in Christian County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 10,065 | Not reporting | |
| Rural Electric Conven Coop - (IL) | Cooperative | 6,011 | 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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Christian County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Christian County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Christian 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 Christian County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL), Rural Electric Conven Coop - (IL) provide electric service in Christian County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Christian County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2023. It peaked at 9,971 customers without power (73% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Christian County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 183 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 56 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Christian County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/christian-county