Bennett County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Bennett 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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Bennett County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bennett County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 1 significant power outage in Bennett County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–17, 2022) came when a winter storm left 100 customers (14% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 62nd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 98% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 2 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–17, 2022 | 100(14%) | 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 Bennett County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bennett County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 6,600 | 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.
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Bennett County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bennett County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bennett 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 Bennett County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Bennett County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Bennett County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–17, 2022. It peaked at 100 customers without power (14% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Bennett County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 1 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 min of power per year, and on 2 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bennett County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/bennett-county