Jersey County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Jersey 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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Jersey County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jersey County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 156 significant power outages in Jersey County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 14, 2021) left 4,578 customers (59.3% 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 3 hr 19 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 70th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jersey County has risen recently: about 4 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 18, 2025) affected 370 customers (4.8%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 14, 2021 | 4,578(59.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 5, 2025 | 4,393(56.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Mar 15–20, 2025 | 2,824(36.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 3–4, 2022 | 2,182(28.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 20–22, 2025 | 2,125(27.5%) | 3 | 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 Jersey County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jersey County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 9,591 | 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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Jersey County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jersey County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jersey 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 Jersey County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Coop, M J M Electric Cooperative Inc provide electric service in Jersey County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Jersey County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 14, 2021. It peaked at 4,578 customers without power (59.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Jersey County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 156 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jersey County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/jersey-county