Macoupin County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Macoupin 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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Macoupin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Macoupin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Macoupin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 16, 2022) came when hail and lightning left 6,125 customers (39.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 44th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Macoupin County has risen recently: about 6 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 933 customers (6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 16, 2022 | 6,125(39.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | May 16–21, 2025 | 4,693(30.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 17–19, 2022 | 4,559(29.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 16–17, 2021 | 4,102(26.5%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 7–8, 2017 | 3,913(25.3%) | 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 Macoupin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Macoupin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 24,885 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc | Cooperative | 9,591 | Not reporting | |
| Rural Electric Conven Coop - (IL) | Cooperative | 6,011 | 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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Macoupin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Macoupin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Macoupin 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 Macoupin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Illinois Rural Electric Coop, M J M Electric Cooperative Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Macoupin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 16, 2022. It peaked at 6,125 customers without power (39.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Macoupin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Macoupin County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/macoupin-county