Pike County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Pike 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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Pike County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pike County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 136 significant power outages in Pike County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21–22, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,777 customers (70.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 55th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 73 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pike County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 6, 2025) affected 187 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21–22, 2020 | 4,777(70.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 14–19, 2015 | 4,685(69%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 19–21, 2018 | 3,970(58.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20–22, 2018 | 3,098(45.6%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 21, 2015 | 2,837(41.8%) | 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 Pike County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pike County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,163 | 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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Pike County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pike County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pike 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 Pike County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Coop, Adams Electric Coop provide electric service in Pike County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21–22, 2020. It peaked at 4,777 customers without power (70.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pike County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 136 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 73 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pike County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/pike-county