Campbell County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Campbell 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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Campbell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Campbell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 19 significant power outages in Campbell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 14, 2021) came when high winds left 587 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 51st of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Campbell County has risen recently: about 2 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 2, 2025) affected 226 customers (39.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 14, 2021 | 587(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 12, 2021 | 468(81.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 14, 2021 | 342(59.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2022 | 297(51.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 17, 2023 | 239(41.5%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Campbell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Campbell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Cam Wal Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,603 | 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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Campbell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Campbell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Campbell 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 Campbell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Cam Wal Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Campbell County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Campbell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 14, 2021. It peaked at 587 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 Campbell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 19 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Campbell County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/campbell-county