Piatt County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Illinois
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 22 hrs | 6,376 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 14 hrs | 5,305 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 23, 2022 | 7 hrs | 5,277 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 21, 2016 | 1 hrs | 5,103 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2017 | 3 hrs | 4,812 (52%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Piatt County recorded 445 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Piatt County started March 3, 2023, lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 6,376 customers without power (69% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Piatt County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Piatt County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd 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 Piatt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bond County | C | 52nd |
| Saline County | C | 51st |
| Bureau County | C | 50th |
| Hardin County | C | 53rd |
| Johnson County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Piatt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Piatt County recorded 445 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Piatt County's reliability grade?
Piatt County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Piatt County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023, lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 6,376 customers.