Knox CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2016 | 12 hrs | 10,484 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 3 hrs | 8,868 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 5 hrs | 8,572 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 8 hrs | 6,846 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 26, 2024 | <1 hr | 6,423 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Knox County, Illinois that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Knox County recorded 600 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Knox County started July 10, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 10,484 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Knox County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Knox County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Knox County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau County | C | 50th |
| Jo Daviess County | C | 50th |
| Logan County | C | 50th |
| Saline County | C | 51st |
| Calhoun County | C | 49th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Knox County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Knox County recorded 600 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Knox County's reliability grade?
Knox County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Knox County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 10,484 customers.