Kane County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Kane 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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Kane County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kane County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 115 significant power outages in Kane County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 11–12, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,054 customers (18% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 66th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kane County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 16–19, 2025) affected 18,870 customers (14.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11–12, 2021 | 23,054(18%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 22–24, 2023 | 19,833(15.5%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Aug 16–19, 2025 | 18,870(14.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 29, 2018 | 15,488(12.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 10–11, 2020 | 15,376(12%) | 2 | 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 Kane County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kane County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| City of St Charles - (IL) | Municipal | 17,027 | Not reporting | |
| City of Batavia - (IL) | Municipal | 11,462 | Not reporting | |
| City of Geneva - (IL) | Municipal | 10,246 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Kane County
Aurora, Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Batavia, South Elgin, Geneva, North Aurora
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Kane County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kane County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kane 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 Kane County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, City of St Charles - (IL), City of Batavia - (IL), City of Geneva - (IL) provide electric service in Kane County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Kane County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 11–12, 2021. It peaked at 23,054 customers without power (18% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kane County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 115 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kane County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/kane-county