Hamilton County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Hamilton 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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Hamilton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hamilton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Hamilton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 5, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,205 customers (47.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 40 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 81st of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hamilton County has risen recently: about 2 hr 60 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 84 customers (1.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 5, 2023 | 2,205(47.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 28, 2024 | 1,668(36.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2024 | 1,136(24.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 7, 2017 | 918(19.9%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Aug 11–12, 2020 | 779(16.9%) | 2 | 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 Hamilton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hamilton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,186 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | Cooperative | 16,715 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| City of McLeansboro - (IL) | Municipal | 1,585 | 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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Hamilton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hamilton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop, City of McLeansboro - (IL) provide electric service in Hamilton County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Hamilton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 5, 2023. It peaked at 2,205 customers without power (47.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hamilton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hamilton County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/hamilton-county