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Springfield power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Springfield power outage map near you — centered at lat 39.7817, lng -89.6501 (the heart of Springfield) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Springfield zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Illinois power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Springfield
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is City Water Light and Power (CWLP)’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open City Water Light and Power (CWLP) live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to City Water Light and Power (CWLP)’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Springfield residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Springfield
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call City Water Light and Power (CWLP) directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Springfield
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Springfield is City Water Light and Power (CWLP). Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
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Are Springfield residents eligible for compensation?
Springfield sits in Illinois, so the rules that apply to your outage are Illinois’s. ComEd Reliability Performance Standards: bill credits triggered when a customer experiences 4+ interruptions or 8+ hours of outage time in a calendar year. Credits are issued automatically.
Your Springfield eligibility right now
If you’ve had 4+ outages or 8+ outage hours this year on ComEd, the credit is automatic — no claim needed. For Ameren Illinois territory, file directly for spoilage.
For Springfield addresses: file the claim directly with City Water Light and Power (CWLP) (outage line 217-789-2121) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Springfield claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through City Water Light and Power (CWLP)'s claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Springfield: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Illinois-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Illinois compensation page.