Stephenson County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Stephenson 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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Stephenson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stephenson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 199 significant power outages in Stephenson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 22–26, 2023) came when an ice storm left 6,972 customers (56.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 12 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 17th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stephenson County has risen recently: about 9 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 281 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22–26, 2023 | 6,972(56.9%) | 5 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jul 16–22, 2024 | 6,053(49.4%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 20–22, 2017 | 5,080(41.5%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 26, 2019 | 4,937(40.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 29, 2017 | 4,868(39.7%) | 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 Stephenson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stephenson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 10,572 | Not reporting | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Coop | Cooperative | 12 | 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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Stephenson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stephenson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stephenson 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 Stephenson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Rock Energy Cooperative, Scenic Rivers Energy Coop provide electric service in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Stephenson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 22–26, 2023. It peaked at 6,972 customers without power (56.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Stephenson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 199 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stephenson County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/stephenson-county