Moultrie CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Illinois
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2021 | 41 hrs | 2,845 (44%) | Tornado |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 17 hrs | 2,684 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 30 hrs | 2,608 (40%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,368 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 4, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,062 (32%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Moultrie County recorded 186 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Moultrie County started December 11, 2021 (Tornado), lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 2,845 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Moultrie County, with 20 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Moultrie County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th 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 Moultrie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grundy County | B | 77th |
| Hamilton County | B | 77th |
| McDonough County | B | 76th |
| Union County | B | 76th |
| Macoupin County | B | 75th |
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 Moultrie County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Moultrie County recorded 186 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Moultrie County's reliability grade?
Moultrie County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Moultrie County?
The worst outage on record started December 11, 2021 (Tornado), lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 2,845 customers.