McLean County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving McLean 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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McLean County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McLean County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 152 significant power outages in McLean County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 28–31, 2015) came when flooding left 10,089 customers (12.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 83rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McLean County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 9, 2025) affected 829 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 28–31, 2015 | 10,089(12.3%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 9, 2018 | 9,593(11.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 14–15, 2024 | 8,016(9.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 16–17, 2025 | 7,647(9.3%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jul 12, 2020 | 6,980(8.5%) | 1 | 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 McLean County?
Electric companies with service territory in McLean County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,517 | 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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Cities in McLean County
Bloomington, Normal
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McLean County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McLean County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McLean 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 McLean County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in McLean County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in McLean County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 28–31, 2015. It peaked at 10,089 customers without power (12.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in McLean County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 152 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 22 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. "McLean County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/mclean-county