Vermilion County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Vermilion 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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Vermilion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vermilion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 174 significant power outages in Vermilion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 32,688 customers (70.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 30th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vermilion County has risen recently: about 9 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 555 customers (1.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023 | 32,688(70.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 24–25, 2016 | 7,527(16.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 2, 2016 | 6,446(13.9%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Nov 16, 2022 | 6,027(13%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 1, 2017 | 6,022(13%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Vermilion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vermilion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,517 | Not reporting | |
| Enerstar Power Corp | Cooperative | 5,305 | 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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Vermilion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vermilion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vermilion 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 Vermilion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop, Enerstar Power Corp provide electric service in Vermilion County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Vermilion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023. It peaked at 32,688 customers without power (70.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Vermilion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 174 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 36 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. "Vermilion County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/vermilion-county