Pike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | 7 hrs | 4,777 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 16, 2015 | 2 hrs | 4,685 (46%) | Excessive Heat |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 6 hrs | 3,970 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 21 hrs | 3,098 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 2 hrs | 2,837 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 303 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started July 21, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 4,777 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| McHenry County | B | 67th |
| Kankakee County | B | 66th |
| Clinton County | B | 68th |
| Cumberland County | B | 65th |
| Peoria County | B | 68th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 303 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started July 21, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 4,777 customers.