Bond County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Illinois
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | 36 hrs | 3,411 (49%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 2 hrs | 3,369 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,342 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 6 hrs | 3,333 (48%) | Flash Flood |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,252 (47%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bond County recorded 588 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bond County started February 2, 2022 (Heavy Snow), lasting 36 hours and leaving up to 3,411 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bond County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bond County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bond County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Piatt County | C | 52nd |
| Hardin County | C | 53rd |
| Johnson County | C | 53rd |
| Saline County | C | 51st |
| Bureau County | C | 50th |
Most reliable counties in Illinois
The top 3 counties in Illinois by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash County | A | 97th |
| Massac County | A | 94th |
| Kendall County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Illinois
The bottom 3 counties in Illinois by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | F | 11th |
| Stark County | F | 13th |
| Henderson County | F | 19th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bond County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bond County recorded 588 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Bond County's reliability grade?
Bond County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bond County?
The worst outage on record started February 2, 2022 (Heavy Snow), lasting 36 hours and affecting up to 3,411 customers.