Menard CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Illinois
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2016 | 19 hrs | 2,351 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,047 (39%) | Excessive Heat |
| Sep 25, 2016 | 6 hrs | 2,022 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,016 (38%) | Tornado |
| Sep 5, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,010 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Menard County recorded 220 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Menard County started November 2, 2016, lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 2,351 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Menard County, with 33 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Menard County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 82nd 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 Menard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | A | 81st |
| Jersey County | A | 84th |
| McLean County | A | 81st |
| DuPage County | A | 80th |
| Coles County | A | 84th |
Most reliable counties in Illinois
The top 3 counties in Illinois by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash County | A | 97th |
| Massac County | A | 94th |
| Kendall County | A | 93rd |
Least reliable counties in Illinois
The bottom 3 counties in Illinois by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | F | 11th |
| Stark County | F | 13th |
| Henderson County | F | 19th |
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 Menard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Menard County recorded 220 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Menard County's reliability grade?
Menard County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 82nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Menard County?
The worst outage on record started November 2, 2016, lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 2,351 customers.