Hardin County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Hardin 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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Hardin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hardin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 100 significant power outages in Hardin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 29, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,712 customers (89.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 18th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hardin County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 4, 2025) affected 56 customers (2.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29, 2018 | 1,712(89.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 11–12, 2018 | 1,512(79.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2018 | 1,445(75.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 14–17, 2018 | 1,019(53.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 15–16, 2021 | 930(48.7%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Hardin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hardin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,186 | 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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Hardin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hardin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hardin 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 Hardin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Hardin County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Hardin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 29, 2018. It peaked at 1,712 customers without power (89.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hardin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 100 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hardin County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/hardin-county