Greene County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Greene 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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Greene County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Greene County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 85 significant power outages in Greene County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,428 customers (65.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 86th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Greene County has risen recently: about 2 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 52 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 103 customers (2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14, 2015 | 3,428(65.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 30, 2016 | 2,452(47.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 10, 2017 | 2,423(46.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2018 | 2,337(44.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 8, 2015 | 2,061(39.6%) | 1 | 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 Greene County?
Electric companies with service territory in Greene County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 9,591 | Not reporting | |
| City of Roodhouse - (IL) | Municipal | 936 | 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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Greene County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Greene County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Greene 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 Greene County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Coop, M J M Electric Cooperative Inc, City of Roodhouse - (IL) provide electric service in Greene County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14, 2015. It peaked at 3,428 customers without power (65.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Greene County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 85 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Greene County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/greene-county