Wayne County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Wayne 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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Wayne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wayne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 99 significant power outages in Wayne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,406 customers (52% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 44 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 95th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wayne County has risen recently: about 2 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 138 customers (1.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2024 | 5,406(52%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 21–29, 2024 | 5,196(49.9%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 17–18, 2022 | 4,138(39.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 18–21, 2024 | 3,238(31.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 7–8, 2022 | 3,079(29.6%) | 2 | 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 Wayne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wayne County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | Cooperative | 16,715 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL) | Cooperative | 3,261 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fairfield- (IL) | Municipal | 3,241 | 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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Wayne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wayne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wayne 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 Wayne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL), Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop, Clay Electric Coop Inc - (IL) and 1 others provide electric service in Wayne County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 30 – Aug 2, 2024. It peaked at 5,406 customers without power (52% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wayne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 99 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 32 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wayne County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/wayne-county