Codington County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Codington 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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Codington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Codington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 20 significant power outages in Codington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 13, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,132 customers (8.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 64th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% 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.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 330 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13, 2022 | 2,132(8.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 9, 2020 | 1,441(5.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 5, 2023 | 985(4.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 31, 2020 | 689(2.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | May 3, 2021 | 612(2.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Codington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Codington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Watertown Municipal Utilities | Municipal | 14,608 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 12,464 | Not reporting | |
| H-D Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,873 | Not reporting | |
| Whetstone Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,698 | Not reporting | |
| Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,494 | 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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Codington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Codington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Codington 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 Codington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Watertown Municipal Utilities, Otter Tail Power Co, H-D Electric Coop Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Codington County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Codington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 13, 2022. It peaked at 2,132 customers without power (8.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Codington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 20 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 min of power per year, and on 2 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Codington County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/codington-county