Edwards County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Edwards 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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Edwards County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Edwards County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 95 significant power outages in Edwards County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 19, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,077 customers (51.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 93rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Edwards County has risen recently: about 2 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 115 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 19, 2015 | 2,077(51.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 27, 2024 | 1,482(36.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 17, 2022 | 1,315(32.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 6, 2025 | 1,115(27.5%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 5–6, 2019 | 962(23.7%) | 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 Edwards County?
Electric companies with service territory in Edwards County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | 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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Edwards County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Edwards County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Edwards 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 Edwards County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop provide electric service in Edwards County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Edwards County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 19, 2015. It peaked at 2,077 customers without power (51.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Edwards County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 95 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Edwards County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/edwards-county