Marion County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Marion 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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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 189 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16–17, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 8,582 customers (56.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 27th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has risen recently: about 8 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 851 customers (5.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16–17, 2021 | 8,582(56.3%) | 2 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 27–28, 2024 | 8,513(55.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Apr 2, 2024 | 8,052(52.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2023 | 7,668(50.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2024 | 6,595(43.3%) | 3 | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion 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 | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | Cooperative | 16,715 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Clinton County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,277 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 3,261 | 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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southwestern Electric Coop Inc - (IL), Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Marion County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16–17, 2021. It peaked at 8,582 customers without power (56.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/marion-county