Kankakee County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Kankakee 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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Kankakee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kankakee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Kankakee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–15, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 26,788 customers (31.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 20 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 69th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kankakee County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,175 customers (2.5%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–15, 2020 | 26,788(31.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 30 – Jul 3, 2019 | 17,728(20.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 16–18, 2024 | 12,862(15%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 23–24, 2016 | 7,676(9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 1–4, 2022 | 7,574(8.9%) | 4 | 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 Kankakee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kankakee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | 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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Cities in Kankakee County
Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley
Nearby counties
Kankakee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kankakee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kankakee 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 Kankakee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co provide electric service in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Kankakee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–15, 2020. It peaked at 26,788 customers without power (31.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kankakee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kankakee County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/kankakee-county