Henderson County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Henderson 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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Henderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Henderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 22–23, 2015) left 3,735 customers (100% 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 9 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 10th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henderson County has risen recently: about 11 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 83 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 22–23, 2015 | 3,735(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 28, 2015 – Jan 1, 2016 | 3,633(100%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 11, 2021 | 2,600(76.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 3–4, 2023 | 2,579(76.3%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Nov 21, 2015 | 2,234(66.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Henderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henderson 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 | |
| Western Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,573 | 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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Henderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henderson 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 Henderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, McDonough Power Coop, Western Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in Henderson County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Henderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 22–23, 2015. It peaked at 3,735 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Henderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henderson County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/henderson-county