Sangamon County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Sangamon 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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Sangamon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sangamon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 95 significant power outages in Sangamon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 8, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 48,681 customers (35.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 67th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sangamon County has risen recently: about 5 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 3,083 customers (2.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 8, 2023 | 48,681(35.2%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 12–13, 2021 | 12,454(9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 4, 2024 | 7,341(5.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 3, 2025 | 5,205(3.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 4,947(3.6%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Sangamon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sangamon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| City of Springfield - (IL) | Municipal | 70,871 | Not reporting | |
| Menard Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,154 | Not reporting | |
| Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 10,065 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Chatham - (IL) | Municipal | 6,421 | Not reporting | |
| Rural Electric Conven Coop - (IL) | Cooperative | 6,011 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Riverton - (IL) | Municipal | 1,726 | 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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Cities in Sangamon County
Springfield, Chatham
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Sangamon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sangamon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sangamon 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 Sangamon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, City of Springfield - (IL), Menard Electric Coop, Shelby Electric Coop, Inc - (IL) and 3 others provide electric service in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Sangamon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 8, 2023. It peaked at 48,681 customers without power (35.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Sangamon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 95 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sangamon County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/sangamon-county