Champaign County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Illinois
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 119 hrs | 30,548 (26%) | Drought |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 31 hrs | 9,622 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 13 hrs | 8,370 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 5 hrs | 5,900 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| May 19, 2020 | 3 hrs | 5,692 (5%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Champaign County recorded 715 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Champaign County started June 29, 2023 (Drought), lasting 119 hours and leaving up to 30,548 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Champaign County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Champaign County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th 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 Champaign County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | B | 79th |
| Henry County | B | 78th |
| Kane County | B | 79th |
| Montgomery County | A | 80th |
| DuPage County | A | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Champaign County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Champaign County recorded 715 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Champaign County's reliability grade?
Champaign County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Champaign County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2023 (Drought), lasting 119 hours and affecting up to 30,548 customers.