Champaign CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.