Whiteside County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Whiteside 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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Whiteside County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Whiteside County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 104 significant power outages in Whiteside County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–15, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 17,218 customers (39.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 58th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 69% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Whiteside County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 19, 2025) affected 487 customers (1.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–15, 2020 | 17,218(39.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 22–24, 2015 | 6,624(15%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 29, 2025 | 3,483(7.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 10–11, 2020 | 3,375(7.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 8, 2014 | 3,098(7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Whiteside County?
Electric companies with service territory in Whiteside County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc | Cooperative | 20,601 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rock Falls - (IL) | Municipal | 5,362 | Not reporting | |
| City of Albany - (IL) | Municipal | 517 | 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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Whiteside County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Whiteside County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Whiteside 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 Whiteside County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc, City of Rock Falls - (IL), City of Albany - (IL) provide electric service in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Whiteside County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–15, 2020. It peaked at 17,218 customers without power (39.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Whiteside County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 104 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Whiteside County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/whiteside-county