Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1 hrs | 9,280 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1 hrs | 9,279 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 2 hrs | 8,033 (27%) | Drought |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 3 hrs | 8,000 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2 hrs | 6,694 (23%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 483 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started November 1, 2024, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,280 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | B | 62nd |
| Winnebago County | B | 61st |
| Randolph County | B | 61st |
| Scott County | B | 63rd |
| Brown County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 483 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started November 1, 2024, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,280 customers.