Rock Island County, IL Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Rock Island County, Illinois by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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Current outages
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Rock Island County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rock Island County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 231 significant power outages in Rock Island County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–18, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 56,765 customers (67.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 23rd of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rock Island County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,119 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–18, 2020 | 56,765(67.8%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 10–13, 2020 | 29,421(35.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 4–6, 2023 | 18,519(22.1%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 4–5, 2025 | 18,306(21.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 14–17, 2024 | 15,855(18.9%) | 4 | 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 Rock Island County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rock Island County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerican Energy | Investor Owned | 86,395 | Reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Rock Island County
Moline, Rock Island, East Moline
Nearby counties
Rock Island County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rock Island County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rock Island County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Rock Island County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, MidAmerican Energy Co provide electric service in Rock Island County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Rock Island County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–18, 2020. It peaked at 56,765 customers without power (67.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rock Island County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 231 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rock Island County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/rock-island-county