Scott County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Scott 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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Scott County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Scott 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 Scott County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–24, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,378 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 8th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 68% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 66 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Scott County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29, 2025) affected 55 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–24, 2019 | 5,378(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2018 | 2,868(100%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2019 | 2,411(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 23–25, 2019 | 1,876(86.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 9–10, 2019 | 1,857(85.9%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
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 Scott County?
Electric companies with service territory in Scott County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | 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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Scott County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Scott County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Scott 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 Scott County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Coop provide electric service in Scott County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–24, 2019. It peaked at 5,378 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Scott County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 97 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 66 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Scott County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/scott-county