Piatt County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Piatt 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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Piatt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Piatt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 188 significant power outages in Piatt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–4, 2023) came when high winds left 6,376 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 22nd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Piatt County has risen recently: about 8 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 2,717 customers (44.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 6,376(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 18–19, 2021 | 5,305(86.3%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 23–24, 2022 | 5,277(85.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 21–23, 2016 | 5,103(83%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Feb 26, 2017 | 4,812(78.3%) | 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 Piatt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Piatt 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 | |
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,646 | 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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Piatt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Piatt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Piatt 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 Piatt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop, Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop provide electric service in Piatt County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Piatt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–4, 2023. It peaked at 6,376 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Piatt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 188 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Piatt County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/piatt-county