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Illinois Reels: 30,000+ Lose Power in Storms
17 Jun
Summary
- Over 30,000 Illinois residents experienced power outages due to severe storms.
- West-central Illinois saw the highest concentration of outages, impacting over 93% of Henderson County.
- Amaren was the most affected utility provider during the widespread storm event.
Severe weather, including destructive winds and a tornado watch, caused widespread power outages for more than 30,000 Illinois residents on Wednesday. By noon, PowerOutage.com showed over 35,000 customers without service.
The most significant impact was felt in west-central Illinois, particularly in Warren, Henderson, and Woodford counties. Henderson County reported over 93% of its customers lost power, while nearly 60% of customers in Warren County were affected.
Less severe outages were also noted in DeKalb, Mercer, Knox, Menard, Jefferson, and Gallatin counties. The electric service company Amaren was the most heavily impacted utility, followed by Commonwealth Edison Company and Corn Belt Energy Corporation. Residents can monitor outage statuses on PowerOutage.com.
