Ford County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Ford 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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Ford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Ford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 1, 2018) came when flooding left 3,062 customers (56.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 59th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ford County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 94 customers (1.7%) amid tornadoes.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 2018 | 3,062(56.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 23, 2019 | 2,171(39.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 10–13, 2021 | 2,167(39.7%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 14, 2024 | 2,139(39.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 18–19, 2025 | 2,055(37.6%) | 2 | 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 Ford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,517 | 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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Ford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ford 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 Ford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in Ford County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Ford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 1, 2018. It peaked at 3,062 customers without power (56.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Ford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ford County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/ford-county