Peoria County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Peoria 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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Peoria County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Peoria County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 148 significant power outages in Peoria County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 28–31, 2015) came when flooding left 23,261 customers (16.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 42 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 79th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 4 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Peoria County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 6,353 customers (4.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 28–31, 2015 | 23,261(16.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 12, 2020 | 12,327(9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 5–11, 2015 | 11,440(8.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21, 2015 | 9,563(7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14, 2024 | 8,930(6.5%) | 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 Peoria County?
Electric companies with service territory in Peoria County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,890 | 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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Peoria County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Peoria County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Peoria 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 Peoria County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Spoon River Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Peoria County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Peoria County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 28–31, 2015. It peaked at 23,261 customers without power (16.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Peoria County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 148 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 4 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Peoria County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/peoria-county