Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | 2 hrs | 6,017 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 43 hrs | 3,557 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 25 hrs | 2,998 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 3 hrs | 2,680 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 31 hrs | 2,429 (14%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 308 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started October 5, 2023, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 6,017 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Iroquois County | B | 71st |
| Williamson County | B | 72nd |
| Ogle County | B | 70th |
| Boone County | B | 73rd |
| Ford County | B | 73rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 308 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started October 5, 2023, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 6,017 customers.