Henry County, IL Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Henry County, Illinois share live outage data (MidAmerican Energy Co), and none of them report outages here right now. Ameren Illinois Company and Corn Belt Energy Corporation do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Henry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Henry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Henry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–15, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,594 customers (16.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 63rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Henry County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 2,973 customers (7.3%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–15, 2020 | 6,594(16.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 15–18, 2024 | 5,922(14.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2023 | 5,312(13%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 11, 2020 | 4,035(9.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 12, 2020 | 3,846(9.4%) | 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 Henry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Henry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 86,395 | Reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 20,601 | Not reporting | |
| City of Geneseo - (IL) | Municipal | 3,805 | 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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Henry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Henry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Henry 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 Henry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, MidAmerican Energy Co, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Henry County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Henry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–15, 2020. It peaked at 6,594 customers without power (16.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Henry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Henry County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/henry-county