Massac County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Massac 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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Massac County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Massac County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 53 significant power outages in Massac County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–24, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,312 customers (16% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 42 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 101st of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Massac County has fallen recently: about 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26–27, 2025) affected 101 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–24, 2019 | 1,312(16%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 12, 2015 | 787(9.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 6, 2015 | 777(9.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 5, 2017 | 776(9.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Dec 23, 2017 | 776(9.5%) | 1 | 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 Massac County?
Electric companies with service territory in Massac County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,186 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 11,216 | Not reporting | |
| City of Metropolis - (IL) | Municipal | 3,722 | 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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Massac County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Massac County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Massac 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 Massac County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc, Southern Illinois Elec Coop, City of Metropolis - (IL) provide electric service in Massac County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Massac County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–24, 2019. It peaked at 1,312 customers without power (16% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Massac County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 53 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 42 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Massac County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/massac-county