Edgar County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Edgar 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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Edgar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Edgar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 159 significant power outages in Edgar 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 9,575 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 9th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Edgar County has risen recently: about 17 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 688 customers (7.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 6, 2023 | 9,575(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 18–19, 2025 | 6,299(72.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 19, 2021 | 3,848(44.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 6–7, 2020 | 3,744(43.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 26, 2023 | 3,577(41.2%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Edgar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Edgar County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,517 | 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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Edgar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Edgar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Edgar 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 Edgar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop, Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop, Enerstar Power Corp provide electric service in Edgar County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Edgar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 6, 2023. It peaked at 9,575 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Edgar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 159 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Edgar County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/edgar-county