Fayette County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Fayette 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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Fayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 270 significant power outages in Fayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 22–23, 2023) came when an ice storm left 5,822 customers (79.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 13th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 117 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fayette County has risen recently: about 9 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 36 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 345 customers (4.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22–23, 2023 | 5,822(79.8%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jun 17–19, 2022 | 4,191(57.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 9, 2022 | 3,120(42.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 2–3, 2022 | 3,100(42.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 4–8, 2023 | 3,066(42%) | 5 | 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 Fayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fayette 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 | |
| Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 10,065 | Not reporting | |
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 9,591 | Not reporting | |
| Clinton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,277 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 3,261 | 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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Fayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fayette 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 Fayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL), M J M Electric Cooperative Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Fayette County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 22–23, 2023. It peaked at 5,822 customers without power (79.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Fayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 270 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 117 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fayette County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/fayette-county