Bon Homme County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Bon Homme 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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Bon Homme County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bon Homme County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Bon Homme County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 15, 2025) came when high winds left 4,222 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 27 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 28th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bon Homme County has risen recently: about 5 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 526 customers (18%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 15, 2025 | 4,222(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 30, 2025 | 2,155(73.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 12–13, 2022 | 1,845(63.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 9, 2020 | 1,101(37.7%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 29–30, 2024 | 985(33.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bon Homme County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bon Homme County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 24,550 | Not reporting | |
| Bon Homme Yankton El Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 4,190 | Not reporting | |
| Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,661 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tyndall - (SD) | Municipal | 647 | 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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Bon Homme County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bon Homme County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bon Homme 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 Bon Homme County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD), Bon Homme Yankton El Assn, Inc, Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Bon Homme County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 15, 2025. It peaked at 4,222 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Bon Homme County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bon Homme County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/bon-homme-county