Clinton County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Clinton 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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Clinton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clinton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 179 significant power outages in Clinton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 15, 2020) came when high winds left 12,244 customers (98.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 43rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% 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 Clinton County has risen recently: about 5 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 316 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 15, 2020 | 12,244(98.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 27, 2016 | 7,166(57.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 2–4, 2022 | 6,432(51.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 1, 2022 | 5,662(45.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2018 | 5,259(42.2%) | 8 | 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 Clinton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clinton 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 | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | Cooperative | 16,715 | Not reporting | |
| City of Highland - (IL) | Municipal | 6,912 | Not reporting | |
| Clinton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,277 | Not reporting | |
| City of Breese - (IL) | Municipal | 2,469 | Not reporting | |
| City of Carlyle - (IL) | Municipal | 2,018 | 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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Clinton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clinton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clinton 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 Clinton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), City of Highland - (IL) and 3 others provide electric service in Clinton County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 15, 2020. It peaked at 12,244 customers without power (98.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Clinton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 179 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Clinton County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/clinton-county