McDonough County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving McDonough 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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McDonough County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McDonough County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 90 significant power outages in McDonough County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,645 customers (36.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 43 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 78th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McDonough County has risen recently: about 4 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 642 customers (5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023 | 4,645(36.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 20, 2021 | 4,126(32.4%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | May 8, 2023 | 2,232(17.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 23, 2016 | 1,841(14.4%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 16, 2022 | 1,524(12%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 McDonough County?
Electric companies with service territory in McDonough County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,163 | Not reporting | |
| McDonough Power Coop | Cooperative | 4,980 | Not reporting | |
| Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,890 | Not reporting | |
| Western Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 3,573 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bushnell - (IL) | Municipal | 1,575 | 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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McDonough County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McDonough County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McDonough 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 McDonough County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Adams Electric Coop, McDonough Power Coop, Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in McDonough County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in McDonough County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023. It peaked at 4,645 customers without power (36.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in McDonough County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 90 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McDonough County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/mcdonough-county