Randolph County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Randolph 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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Randolph County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Randolph County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 191 significant power outages in Randolph County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 17, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,667 customers (37.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 50th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Randolph County has risen recently: about 5 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 154 customers (1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 17, 2017 | 5,667(37.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 1, 2017 | 5,023(33.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2023 | 4,304(28.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 19–21, 2022 | 3,958(26.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 23–25, 2021 | 3,857(25.8%) | 3 | 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 Randolph County?
Electric companies with service territory in Randolph County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 15,856 | Not reporting | |
| Monroe County Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,584 | Not reporting | |
| City of Red Bud - (IL) | Municipal | 2,367 | 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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Randolph County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Randolph County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Randolph 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 Randolph County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Coop Assn, Monroe County Elec Coop, Inc, City of Red Bud - (IL) provide electric service in Randolph County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 17, 2017. It peaked at 5,667 customers without power (37.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Randolph County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 191 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Randolph County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/randolph-county