Saline County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Saline 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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Saline County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saline County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 179 significant power outages in Saline County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 5–11, 2025) came when a winter storm left 7,444 customers (57.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 15th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saline County has risen recently: about 11 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 12, 2025) affected 310 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 5–11, 2025 | 7,444(57.4%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 19, 2024 | 5,345(41.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 26 – Jul 2, 2018 | 4,477(34.5%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 9, 2023 | 3,663(28.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 27–28, 2024 | 3,530(27.2%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Saline County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saline County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,186 | Not 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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Saline County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saline County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saline 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 Saline County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Saline County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Saline County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 5–11, 2025. It peaked at 7,444 customers without power (57.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Saline County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 179 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saline County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/saline-county