Union County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Union 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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Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 103 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–11, 2020) left 4,813 customers (46.8% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 65th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has risen recently: about 4 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 25, 2025) affected 501 customers (4.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–11, 2020 | 4,813(46.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 25, 2015 | 4,789(46.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 13–15, 2025 | 4,735(46.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 2–3, 2025 | 4,731(46%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 25, 2018 | 4,715(45.9%) | 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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | Cooperative | 15,856 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 11,216 | 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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Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Egyptian Electric Coop Assn, Southern Illinois Elec Coop provide electric service in Union County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–11, 2020. It peaked at 4,813 customers without power (46.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 103 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/union-county