Saline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2025 | 85 hrs | 7,444 (39%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 1 hrs | 5,345 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 14 hrs | 4,477 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 9, 2023 | <1 hr | 3,663 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| May 27, 2024 | 15 hrs | 3,530 (18%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Saline County recorded 377 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Saline County started January 5, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 7,444 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Saline County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Saline County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Illinois
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Saline County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau County | C | 50th |
| Knox County | C | 50th |
| Piatt County | C | 52nd |
| Jo Daviess County | C | 50th |
| Logan County | C | 50th |
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 Saline County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Saline County recorded 377 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Saline County's reliability grade?
Saline County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Saline County?
The worst outage on record started January 5, 2025 (Ice Storm), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 7,444 customers.