De Witt County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving De Witt 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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De Witt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in De Witt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 207 significant power outages in De Witt 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 5,542 customers (83.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 7th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in De Witt County has risen recently: about 15 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,011 customers (15.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023 | 5,542(83.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 25, 2017 | 3,613(54.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Jan 1–7, 2021 | 3,006(45.1%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Nov 9–10, 2025 | 2,596(38.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 8–9, 2020 | 2,413(36.2%) | 2 | 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 De Witt County?
Electric companies with service territory in De Witt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| City of Farmer City - (IL) | Municipal | 1,261 | 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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De Witt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in De Witt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for De Witt 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 De Witt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, City of Farmer City - (IL) provide electric service in De Witt County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in De Witt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023. It peaked at 5,542 customers without power (83.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in De Witt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 207 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "De Witt County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/de-witt-county