Menard County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Menard 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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Menard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Menard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 107 significant power outages in Menard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 2–3, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,351 customers (56.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 92nd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Menard County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 122 customers (2.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 2–3, 2016 | 2,351(56.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 26–28, 2023 | 2,047(49.1%) | 3 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Sep 25–26, 2016 | 2,022(48.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 11, 2021 | 2,016(48.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 5, 2019 | 2,010(48.2%) | 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 Menard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Menard County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Menard Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,154 | 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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Menard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Menard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Menard 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 Menard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Menard Electric Coop provide electric service in Menard County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Menard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 2–3, 2016. It peaked at 2,351 customers without power (56.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Menard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 107 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Menard County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/menard-county