Crawford County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Illinois
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 72 hrs | 8,583 (59%) | Tornado |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 9 hrs | 6,554 (45%) | Tornado |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 22 hrs | 4,016 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 5 hrs | 3,991 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 31, 2018 | 27 hrs | 3,644 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 358 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started April 1, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 8,583 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 60th 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 Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteside County | B | 60th |
| Alexander County | B | 60th |
| Randolph County | B | 61st |
| Woodford County | C | 60th |
| Winnebago County | B | 61st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crawford County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 358 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 8,583 customers.