Stark County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Stark 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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Stark County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stark County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 141 significant power outages in Stark County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 18–23, 2015) came when a winter storm left 3,454 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 5th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stark County has risen recently: about 13 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,090 customers (65.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 18–23, 2015 | 3,454(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 7, 2017 | 3,004(94.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 22, 2016 | 2,960(93.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 28, 2015 – Jan 1, 2016 | 2,254(71%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 28, 2019 | 2,204(69.5%) | 1 | 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 Stark County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stark County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | 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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Stark County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stark County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stark 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 Stark County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation provide electric service in Stark County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Stark County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 18–23, 2015. It peaked at 3,454 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Stark County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stark County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/stark-county