Davison County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Davison 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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Davison County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Davison County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 64 significant power outages in Davison County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–13, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,327 customers (54.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 48th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Davison County has risen recently: about 2 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 949 customers (8.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–13, 2022 | 6,327(54.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 26, 2022 | 6,153(53.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 9–10, 2020 | 3,951(34.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 26, 2023 | 3,518(30.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 22, 2024 | 2,735(23.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Davison County?
Electric companies with service territory in Davison 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 | |
| Douglas Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 823 | 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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Davison County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Davison County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Davison 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 Davison County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Douglas Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Davison County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Davison County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–13, 2022. It peaked at 6,327 customers without power (54.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Davison County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 64 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Davison County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/davison-county