Wabash County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Wabash 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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Wabash County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wabash County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 44 significant power outages in Wabash County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 19, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 515 customers (5.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 102nd 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.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 19, 2025) affected 193 customers (2%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 19, 2015 | 515(5.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 29–30, 2025 | 336(3.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2024 | 335(3.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 29, 2024 | 335(3.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 25–27, 2022 | 333(3.4%) | 3 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Wabash County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wabash County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Norris Electric Coop | Cooperative | 20,390 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Mt Carmel Public Utility Co | Investor Owned | 5,288 | Not reporting | |
| City of Allendale- (IL) | Municipal | — | 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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Wabash County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wabash County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wabash 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 Wabash County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Norris Electric Coop, Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop, Mt Carmel Public Utility Co and 1 others provide electric service in Wabash County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Wabash County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 19, 2015. It peaked at 515 customers without power (5.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wabash County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 44 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wabash County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/wabash-county