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Hundreds Without Power After Severe Rockford Storms
11 Aug
Summary
- Severe storms caused widespread power outages Tuesday morning.
- Jo Daviess and Whiteside counties report over 1,000 outages.
- ComEd crews are working to restore power and urge caution.
Severe thunderstorms impacted the Rockford region on Tuesday morning, resulting in widespread power outages for hundreds of customers. As of 11 a.m., ComEd reported significant disruptions across several counties.
Jo Daviess County experienced the most extensive outage, affecting 1,379 customers, followed closely by Whiteside County with 1,179 customers without power. Other affected areas include Winnebago, Lee, Stephenson, DeKalb, Ogle, Carroll, and Boone counties, with varying numbers of customers impacted.
ComEd has dispatched crews to assess the situation and expedite power restoration efforts. The utility company issued safety reminders, urging the public never to approach downed power lines, emphasizing they should always be considered energized and hazardous. Residents were also advised not to approach ComEd crews for restoration updates to ensure their safety.
Separately, Rock Energy Cooperative reported one active outage north of Beloit. Customers can check outage status via ComEd's or Rock Energy's respective outage maps.
