Coles County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Coles 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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Coles County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Coles County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Coles County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,390 customers (38.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 85th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Coles County has risen recently: about 2 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 1,227 customers (5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023 | 9,390(38.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 13–14, 2016 | 8,551(35%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 8, 2015 | 8,078(33%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 24–25, 2016 | 6,112(25%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 30, 2025 | 5,432(22.2%) | 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 Coles County?
Electric companies with service territory in Coles County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,646 | Not reporting | |
| Enerstar Power Corp | Cooperative | 5,305 | 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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Cities in Coles County
Charleston, Mattoon
Nearby counties
Coles County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Coles County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Coles 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 Coles County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop, Enerstar Power Corp provide electric service in Coles County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Coles County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023. It peaked at 9,390 customers without power (38.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Coles County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Coles County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/coles-county