Monroe County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Monroe 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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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 14–20, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,159 customers (58.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 16th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has risen recently: about 11 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 286 customers (1.8%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 14–20, 2025 | 9,159(58.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 1–5, 2023 | 7,417(47.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 13–15, 2016 | 6,847(43.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 25, 2023 | 5,948(38.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 10–12, 2020 | 3,730(23.9%) | 3 | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 15,856 | Not reporting | |
| Monroe County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,584 | Not reporting | |
| City of Waterloo - (IL) | Municipal | 5,220 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Coop Assn, Monroe County Elec Coop, Inc, City of Waterloo - (IL) provide electric service in Monroe County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 14–20, 2025. It peaked at 9,159 customers without power (58.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/monroe-county