Fulton County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Fulton 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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Fulton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fulton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in Fulton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 5, 2023) left 6,017 customers (46.5% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 61st of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 53 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fulton County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 1,780 customers (13.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5, 2023 | 6,017(46.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jun 19–21, 2021 | 3,557(27.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 16–17, 2024 | 2,998(23.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 12–13, 2015 | 2,680(20.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 5–10, 2023 | 2,429(18.8%) | 6 | 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 Fulton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fulton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| McDonough Power Coop | Cooperative | 4,980 | Not reporting | |
| Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,890 | 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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Fulton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fulton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fulton 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 Fulton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, McDonough Power Coop, Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Fulton County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 5, 2023. It peaked at 6,017 customers without power (46.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Fulton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 53 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fulton County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/fulton-county