Pulaski County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Pulaski 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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Pulaski County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pulaski County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 97 significant power outages in Pulaski County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–22, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,576 customers (49.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 8 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 72nd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pulaski County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 7, 2025) affected 578 customers (18%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–22, 2019 | 1,576(49.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 13, 2025 | 1,274(39.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 5–6, 2023 | 1,229(38.3%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jul 9, 2015 | 1,147(35.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 29, 2018 | 1,100(34.2%) | 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 Pulaski County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pulaski County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 11,216 | Not reporting | |
| Cairo Public Utility Company | Municipal | 1,127 | 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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Pulaski County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pulaski County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southern Illinois Elec Coop, Cairo Public Utility Company provide electric service in Pulaski County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–22, 2019. It peaked at 1,576 customers without power (49.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pulaski County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 97 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 86 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pulaski County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/pulaski-county