Brookings County, SD Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Brookings County, South Dakota share live outage data (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. City of Brookings - (SD) and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Brookings County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brookings County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 51 significant power outages in Brookings County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–16, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,433 customers (18% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 49th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brookings County has risen recently: about 3 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 4, 2025) affected 290 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–16, 2022 | 3,433(18%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 21, 2020 | 2,232(11.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 25, 2021 | 2,002(10.5%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2022 | 1,865(9.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2019 | 858(4.5%) | 1 | 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 Brookings County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brookings County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 26,620 | Reporting | |
| City of Brookings - (SD) | Municipal | 12,568 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 12,464 | Not reporting | |
| H-D Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,873 | Not reporting | |
| City of Volga - (SD) | Municipal | 1,290 | Not reporting | |
| Kingsbury Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 910 | Not reporting | |
| City of Arlington - (SD) | Municipal | 631 | Not reporting | |
| City of Aurora - (SD) | Municipal | 566 | Not reporting | |
| City of White - (SD) | Municipal | 309 | 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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Brookings County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brookings County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brookings 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 Brookings County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, City of Brookings - (SD), Otter Tail Power Co, H-D Electric Coop Inc and 6 others provide electric service in Brookings County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Brookings County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–16, 2022. It peaked at 3,433 customers without power (18% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Brookings County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 51 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brookings County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/brookings-county