White County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving White 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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White County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in White County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 114 significant power outages in White County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 20, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,189 customers (24.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, less than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 94th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in White County has risen recently: about 2 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 97 customers (1.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 20, 2022 | 2,189(24.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 18, 2025 | 2,181(24.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 5, 2021 | 1,944(21.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 5–10, 2025 | 1,794(19.9%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 8, 2016 | 1,639(18.2%) | 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 White County?
Electric companies with service territory in White County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,186 | Not reporting | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,655 | Not reporting | |
| City of Carmi - (IL) | Municipal | 3,056 | 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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White County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in White County right now?
No outages are currently reported for White 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 White County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc, Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop, City of Carmi - (IL) provide electric service in White County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in White County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 20, 2022. It peaked at 2,189 customers without power (24.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in White County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 114 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "White County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/white-county