Aurora County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Aurora County, South Dakota don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Aurora County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Aurora County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 25 significant power outages in Aurora County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 30, 2025) came when a winter storm left 701 customers (51.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 42nd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Aurora County has risen recently: about 2 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 30, 2025 | 701(51.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | May 12–13, 2022 | 524(38.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 4–6, 2020 | 520(38%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 31, 2020 | 517(37.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Sep 6–7, 2020 | 517(37.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Aurora County?
Electric companies with service territory in Aurora County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 7,397 | Not reporting | |
| Douglas Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 823 | Not reporting | |
| City of Plankinton - (SD) | Municipal | 473 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 25 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in South Dakota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Aurora County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Aurora County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Aurora County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Aurora County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Douglas Electric Coop, Inc, City of Plankinton - (SD) and 1 others provide electric service in Aurora County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Aurora County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 30, 2025. It peaked at 701 customers without power (51.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Aurora County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 25 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Aurora County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/aurora-county