Knox County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Knox 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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Knox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Knox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 253 significant power outages in Knox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10–13, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,484 customers (40.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 44 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 33rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Knox County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 433 customers (1.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10–13, 2016 | 10,484(40.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 24, 2016 | 8,868(34.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 6, 2022 | 8,572(33%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 27, 2019 | 6,846(26.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 24–26, 2024 | 6,423(24.7%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
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 Knox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Knox County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| McDonough Power Coop | Cooperative | 4,980 | Not reporting | |
| Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,890 | 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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Knox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Knox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Knox 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 Knox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, McDonough Power Coop, Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Knox County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Knox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10–13, 2016. It peaked at 10,484 customers without power (40.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Knox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 253 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Knox County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/knox-county