Brule County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Brule 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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Brule County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brule 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 Brule County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 4–6, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,117 customers (74.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 45 min of power per year, close to the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 36th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brule County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 34 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 30, 2025) affected 53 customers (1.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 4–6, 2020 | 2,117(74.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 31, 2020 | 2,114(74.5%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | May 12, 2022 | 2,088(73.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 15, 2021 | 2,067(72.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 11, 2023 | 1,734(61.1%) | 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 Brule County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brule 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 | |
| Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,661 | 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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Brule County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brule County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brule 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 Brule County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Brule County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Brule County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 4–6, 2020. It peaked at 2,117 customers without power (74.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Brule County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brule County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/brule-county