Marshall County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Marshall 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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Marshall County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marshall 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 Marshall County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 15–19, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,527 customers (69.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 12th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marshall County has risen recently: about 11 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 209 customers (2.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15–19, 2024 | 5,527(69.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 26, 2015 – Jan 1, 2016 | 4,821(61%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 7, 2017 | 3,554(45%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Nov 25, 2014 | 3,543(44.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023 | 2,959(37.4%) | 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 Marshall County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marshall County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | 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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Marshall County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marshall County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marshall 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 Marshall County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation provide electric service in Marshall County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Marshall County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 15–19, 2024. It peaked at 5,527 customers without power (69.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Marshall County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 189 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marshall County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/marshall-county