Effingham County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Effingham 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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Effingham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Effingham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 142 significant power outages in Effingham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 23, 2015) came when tornadoes left 4,910 customers (33.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 89th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Effingham County has risen recently: about 2 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 1,775 customers (12%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 23, 2015 | 4,910(33.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jan 6, 2021 | 3,874(26.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 4–5, 2017 | 3,792(25.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 1–3, 2023 | 3,762(25.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 21, 2025 | 3,249(21.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Effingham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Effingham 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 | |
| Norris Electric Coop | Cooperative | 20,390 | Not reporting | |
| Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 10,065 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 3,261 | Not reporting | |
| City of Altamont - (IL) | Municipal | 1,507 | 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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Effingham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Effingham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Effingham 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 Effingham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Norris Electric Coop, Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL) and 2 others provide electric service in Effingham County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Effingham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 23, 2015. It peaked at 4,910 customers without power (33.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Effingham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 142 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Effingham County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/effingham-county