Woodford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2015 | 56 hrs | 7,536 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 72 hrs | 6,035 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 8, 2023 | 29 hrs | 4,105 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 0 hrs | 3,382 (14%) | Drought |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 1 hrs | 3,382 (14%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Woodford County recorded 333 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Woodford County started December 28, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 56 hours and leaving up to 7,536 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
October has historically been the worst month for outages in Woodford County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Woodford County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 60th 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 Woodford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | C | 60th |
| Alexander County | B | 60th |
| Marion County | C | 59th |
| Whiteside County | B | 60th |
| Crawford County | B | 60th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Woodford County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Woodford County recorded 333 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Woodford County's reliability grade?
Woodford County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Woodford County?
The worst outage on record started December 28, 2015 (Ice Storm), lasting 56 hours and affecting up to 7,536 customers.