Christian County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 73 hrs | 9,971 (57%) | Tornado |
| Nov 21, 2015 | 3 hrs | 8,142 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 12 hrs | 4,112 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 2 hrs | 4,065 (23%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 4 hrs | 4,057 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Christian County recorded 366 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Christian County started June 29, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 73 hours and leaving up to 9,971 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Christian County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Christian County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th 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 Christian County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | C | 48th |
| Jefferson County | C | 47th |
| LaSalle County | C | 49th |
| Calhoun County | C | 49th |
| Shelby County | C | 46th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Christian County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Christian County recorded 366 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Christian County's reliability grade?
Christian County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Christian County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 73 hours and affecting up to 9,971 customers.