PowerOutageHistory
Reliability Grade
D
Worse than average
2014-2025
Illinois

Warren CountyPower Outage History

20142025 · Illinois
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What this grade means

Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.

Takeaway
Higher-than-average outage risk
Reliability Rank
Fuller bar = more reliable
Nationwide35th pct
In Illinois#93 of 102
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Total events
350
Recorded 2014–2025
Avg duration
3.8 hrs
Per outage event
Longest outage
99 hrs
Single worst event on record
Customers served
8,506
Utility customers in county

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Oct 22, 20152 hrs6,801 (80%)Unnamed event
Dec 4, 20233 hrs5,611 (66%)Unnamed event
Dec 4, 20234 hrs4,980 (59%)Unnamed event
Jul 17, 201519 hrs3,892 (46%)Tornado
Dec 28, 201556 hrs3,590 (42%)Tornado

Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?

Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Warren County, Illinois that day.

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Warren County recorded 350 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Warren County started October 22, 2015, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 6,801 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.

June has historically been the worst month for outages in Warren County, with 43 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Warren County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).

Similar counties in Illinois

Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Warren County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Gallatin CountyD35th
De Witt CountyD32nd
Monroe CountyD38th
Washington CountyD31st
Rock Island CountyC41st

Most reliable counties nationally

The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

CountyStateGradeNational percentile
Clay CountySouth DakotaA100th
Clearwater CountyMinnesotaA99th
Limestone CountyAlabamaA99th

Least reliable counties nationally

The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

FAQ

How often does power go out in Warren County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Warren County recorded 350 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.

What is Warren County's reliability grade?

Warren County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Warren County?

The worst outage on record started October 22, 2015, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 6,801 customers.

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Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.