Edgar County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Illinois
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 119 hrs | 9,575 (96%) | Drought |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 26 hrs | 6,299 (63%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 19 hrs | 3,848 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 6, 2020 | 4 hrs | 3,744 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,577 (36%) | Excessive Heat |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Edgar County recorded 277 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Edgar County started June 29, 2023 (Drought), lasting 119 hours and leaving up to 9,575 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Edgar County, with 31 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Edgar County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Edgar County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | D | 31st |
| Putnam County | D | 26th |
| De Witt County | D | 32nd |
| Gallatin County | D | 35th |
| Warren County | D | 35th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Edgar County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Edgar County recorded 277 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Edgar County's reliability grade?
Edgar County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Edgar County?
The worst outage on record started June 29, 2023 (Drought), lasting 119 hours and affecting up to 9,575 customers.