Clark County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Clark 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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Clark County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clark County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Clark County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,592 customers (58.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 18 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 24th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clark County has risen recently: about 9 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 202 customers (2.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 6, 2023 | 4,592(58.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18–20, 2025 | 2,658(34%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 9, 2020 | 2,376(30.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2020 | 2,340(29.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 5, 2022 | 1,788(22.8%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Clark County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clark County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Norris Electric Coop | Cooperative | 20,390 | Not reporting | |
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,646 | Not reporting | |
| Enerstar Power Corp | Cooperative | 5,305 | Not reporting | |
| City of Marshall - (IL) | Municipal | 2,845 | Not reporting | |
| City of Casey - (IL) | Municipal | 1,837 | 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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Clark County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clark County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clark 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 Clark County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Norris Electric Coop, Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop, Enerstar Power Corp and 2 others provide electric service in Clark County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Clark County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 6, 2023. It peaked at 4,592 customers without power (58.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Clark County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clark County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/clark-county