Perry County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Perry 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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Perry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Perry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Perry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 29–31, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,266 customers (52.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 36th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Perry County has risen recently: about 7 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 140 customers (1.2%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29–31, 2023 | 6,266(52.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 14–17, 2025 | 5,170(43.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 4,570(38.2%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2018 | 4,349(36.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 23–25, 2016 | 2,806(23.4%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Perry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Perry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | Cooperative | 16,715 | Not reporting | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 15,856 | 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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Perry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Perry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Perry 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 Perry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), Egyptian Electric Coop Assn provide electric service in Perry County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Perry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 29–31, 2023. It peaked at 6,266 customers without power (52.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Perry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Perry County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/perry-county