This is a copy of updates on outage status that is also shared with the news media and posted on the CWLP Facebook and X pages, www.facebook.com/4CWLP, https://x.com/CWLP_. (See previous outage updates on our Blog). Follow the CWLP outage map here
https://outagemap.cwlp.com/.
UPDATE SUN 11:30 AM: CWLP and contract crews are working on the final remaining outages caused by Wednesday and Thursday night’s severe storms. All restoration efforts are now focused on returning service to the last small groups of customers and individual locations, with the goal of completing restoration today.
Following two consecutive evenings of storms, crews have restored power to more than 16,000 customers across Springfield and neighboring communities. A tornado with associated winds at 110 miles per hour Wednesday, and wind gusts exceeding 80 mph Thursday with lots of rain and lightning caused extensive damage to the electric system, including downed trees, broken power lines, snapped utility poles, and damaged equipment.
At this time, 25 customers associated with storm damage remain without power. These outages involve some of the most challenging repairs, including broken poles and wires, tree-related damage, and locations that are difficult for crews and equipment to access.
While outage restoration is nearing completion, significant repair work remains. Crews will continue replacing damaged poles and equipment in the coming days, and in some areas, brief planned outages may be necessary to safely complete permanent repairs.
THANK YOU to everyone who was affected by these outages. We understand that being without power for hours—or in some cases days—is a major disruption, especially for those who also experienced property damage from the storms. We appreciate your patience as our crews worked around the clock to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.
If you experience a new outage or have additional information to report regarding an outage or damaged electrical equipment, please CONTACT CWLP DISPATCH 24 HRS/DAY at 217-789-2121.
UPDATE 8:15PM: CWLP and contract crews are still on the job working to get the lights back on for you. Customer outages are down to approximately 240 customers in 16 locations.
Thank you for your patience with our crews and staff in working to restore power to you. Restoring service to the city as quickly and safely as possible remains our top priority. We won't stop working until all lights are back on.
Current Outages, The following locations represent the largest remaining outage areas where crews are currently working or have assigned tickets. This list does not include all outage locations or restoration priorities. Customers can report new outages or new information to CWLP’s 24-hour Dispatch at 217-789-2121:
• 76 customers — Marland Street and N. 7th Street between E. Sangamon Avenue and Garfield Street
• 33 customers — Hoover Avenue and S. Woodward Street S of Henry St. (wire down)
• 25 customers — Greencastle Circle area
• 21 customers — S. Spring Street, S. 1st Street and S. 2nd Street south of E. Kimble Street
• 18 customers — W. Governor Street and W. Jackson Street west of S. Feldkamp Avenue
• 13 customers — 8th and Cass Streets area
• 10 customers — N. 23rd Street north of E. Ridgely Avenue
• 8 customers N Sixth St S of Eastman Ave
• 8 customers Taylor Ave N of Cornell Ave
• 7 customers Wiggins, Illini, Outer Park
• 7 customers Republic St, Peoria Rd.
• .6 customers Bel Aire Dr. Glen Aire Dr
• 6 customers W Calhoun Ave, N Walnut St.
• 5 customers 19th St., Wirt Ave near E Ash St.
• 2 customers Blenheim Dr.
UPDATE SAT 11:15 AM: Crews have restored power to a number of additional outage areas. There are currently 514 customers without power across approximately 22 locations.
Largest Remaining Outages:
The following locations represent the largest remaining outage areas where crews are currently working or have assigned tickets. This list does not include all outage locations or restoration priorities. Customers can report new outages or new information to CWLP’s 24-hour Dispatch at 217-789-2121.
• 79 + 15 customers — N. Rutledge St. and N. 1st St. between Yates Avenue and W. Calhoun Avenue
• 76 customers — Marland Street and N. 7th Street between E. Sangamon Avenue and Garfield Street
• 68 + 34 customers — Fox Bridge Rd. to S. Woodward Street between E. Culver Avenue and Stevenson Drive (wire down)
• 49 customers — Glen Aire Drive, Delmar Drive, Radcliff Road and Villanova Drive area
• 36 + 14 customers — Ruth Court, Bonnie Court, Lowell Avenue and Holmes Avenue area (crossarm and wire repair)
• 36 customers — S. Bates Avenue to S. Wiggins Avenue between S. Grand Avenue West and W. Laurel Street
• 25 customers — Greencastle Circle area
• 22 customers — Cartwright Drive and Whitefield Road area
• 21 customers — S. Spring Street, S. 1st Street and S. 2nd Street south of E. Kimble Street
• 18 customers — W. Governor Street and W. Jackson Street west of S. Feldkamp Avenue
• 13 customers — 8th and Cass Streets area
• 10 customers — N. 22nd Street north of Clear Lake Avenue
• 10 customers — N. 23rd Street north of E. Ridgely Avenue
• Another 10 additional scattered locations in smaller individualized outages
Weather Ready
CWLP continues to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service, which indicate severe storms may again impact central Illinois on Saturday. Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are the primary concern, with isolated large hail also possible.
Customers are encouraged to remain weather aware and ensure they have multiple ways to receive emergency weather alerts. Storm preparedness and outage safety information can be found on CWLP's website.
See our storm ready tips https://cwlp.com/.../Being_Prepared_For_Storms_Power_Outages and more help on the City's weather resources page, click the Weather Resources tab, https://www.springfield.il.us/CommunityHome.aspx?WeatherResources
In addition to electric crew deployment, CWLP's Electric Operations Division remains fully staffed at Dispatch at 217-789-2121.
UPDATE SAT 6 AM: (next update with more detail after 9 AM) We have outages down to 671 customers in approximately 34 locations. The safety of our crews and public will be in mind as again, the US National Weather Service Central Illinois is saying severe storms are possible across central and southeast Illinois Saturday. Damaging wind gusts to around 60 mph is the primary hazard, but isolated large hail over an inch will be possible possible. Stay weather aware and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings. See our storm ready tips
https://cwlp.com/BlogDetails.aspx/Being_Prepared_For_Storms_Power_Outages .
Thus far, we remain fully transitioned from working on the larger circuits outages to working as quickly and safely as we can addressing the last pockets of small group outages. Thank you for your patience with our crews and staff in working to restore power to you. Restoring service to the city as quickly and safely as possible remains our top priority. We won't stop working until all lights are back on.
Largest Outages, NOTE: This is NOT inclusive of all work areas and priorities.
-79 + 15 N Rutledge and N 1st between Yates Ave and W Calhoun Ave
-76 Marland St and N 7th St between E Sangamon Ave and Garfield St.
-68 Hoover Ave and S Woodward St between E Culver Ave and Stevenson Dr (also noted Fox Bridge Rd nearby) (wire down)
-49 Glen Aire-Delmar Dr, Radcliff Rd, Villanova Dr
-36 S Bates to S Wiggins between S Grand Ave W to W Laurel
-36 + 14 Ruth Ct., Bonnie Ct, Lowell, Holmes (crossarm and wire repair)
-31 Wienold Ln area
-30 Bruns Ln, Heather Hill Dr
-28 W Maple, S Douglas, W Urban, S Park
-25 S 3rd N of E Apple Orchard
-25 Greencastle Circle
-22 Cartwright Dr, Whitefield Rd
-18 W Governor St, W Jackson St W of S Feldkamp
-13 8th & Cass St area
-13 Park, Lincoln S of Cherry
-12 part of N 22 and N 23 (branch on power line in the alley)
-11 + 10 S Spring, S 1st, S 2nd, S of E Kimble
-10 N 22nd N of Clear Lake
-10 N 23rd N of E Ridgely
-AND 11 other scattered pockets around the city, details to come.
UPDATE Sat. 12 AM: Customer outages are down to 823 customers. Crew work is continuing overnight and won't stop until every customer is restored. We have fully transitioned from working on the larger circuits outages and are now down to addressing the last pockets of small group outages. Thank you for your patience with our crews and staff in working to restore power to you. Restoring service to the city as quickly and safely as possible remains our top priority. We won't stop working until all lights are back on.
Largest Outages, Note: This is NOT inclusive of all work areas and priorities.
-157 S 10th St. and S 9th between E Ash St and Bryn Mawr Blvd
-79 + 15 N Rutledge and N 1st between Yates Ave and W Calhoun Ave
-76 Marland St and N 7th St between E Sangamon Ave and Garfield St.
-68 Hoover Ave and S Woodward St between E Culver Ave and Stevenson Dr (also noted Fox Bridge Rd nearby) (wire down)
-49 Delmar Dr, Radcliff Rd, Villanova Dr
-36 S Bates to S Wiggins between S Grand Ave W to W Laurel
-36 + 15 Ruth Ct., Bonnie Ct, Lowell, Holmes (crossarm and wire repair)
-31 Wienold Ln area
-30 Bruns Ln, Heather Hill Dr
-28 W Maple, S Douglas, W Urban, S Park
-25 S 3rd N of E Apple Orchard
-25 Greencastle Circle
-22 Cartwright Dr, Whitefield Rd
-18 W Governor St, W Jackson St W of S Feldkamp
-13 8th & Cass St area
-13 Park, Lincoln S of Cherry
-16 other scattered pockets around the city.
Need Assistance?
Have new electric trouble to report or confirm? Call our 24 hour Dispatch at 217-789-2121.
