Iroquois County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Iroquois 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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Iroquois County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iroquois County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 195 significant power outages in Iroquois County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 23–24, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,566 customers (55.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 53rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iroquois County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 1,419 customers (14.1%) amid tornadoes.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23–24, 2019 | 5,566(55.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 1, 2016 | 4,158(41.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Feb 21, 2024 | 3,803(37.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 10–11, 2020 | 3,751(37.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 23, 2020 | 3,540(35.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Iroquois County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iroquois County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,517 | 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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Iroquois County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iroquois County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iroquois 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 Iroquois County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in Iroquois County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Iroquois County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 23–24, 2019. It peaked at 5,566 customers without power (55.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Iroquois County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 195 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Iroquois County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/iroquois-county