Jo Daviess County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Jo Daviess 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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Jo Daviess County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jo Daviess County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 197 significant power outages in Jo Daviess County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 26, 2019) came when flooding left 3,618 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 33 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 3rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 110 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jo Daviess County has risen recently: about 19 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 275 customers (7.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 26, 2019 | 3,618(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Feb 3–4, 2019 | 3,416(94.4%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 22–27, 2023 | 3,239(89.5%) | 6 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 5–7, 2020 | 3,170(87.6%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 22–26, 2024 | 3,091(85.5%) | 5 | 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 Jo Daviess County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jo Daviess County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 20,601 | Not reporting | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Coop | Cooperative | 12 | 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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Jo Daviess County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jo Daviess County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc, Scenic Rivers Energy Coop provide electric service in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Jo Daviess County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 26, 2019. It peaked at 3,618 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Jo Daviess County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 197 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 110 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jo Daviess County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/jo-daviess-county