Deuel County, SD Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Deuel County, South Dakota share live outage data (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. NorthWestern Energy - (SD) and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Deuel County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Deuel County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 106 significant power outages in Deuel County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–14, 2022) came when tornadoes left 1,867 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 6th 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 124 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Deuel County has risen recently: about 18 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 21, 2025) affected 162 customers (10.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–14, 2022 | 1,867(100%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jan 18–27, 2023 | 1,137(75.5%) | 10 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 11–13, 2022 | 1,075(71.4%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Feb 13, 2025 | 1,039(69%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Apr 4, 2023 | 961(63.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Deuel County?
Electric companies with service territory in Deuel County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 26,620 | 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.
Local outage news
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Deuel County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Deuel County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Deuel 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 Deuel County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, Otter Tail Power Co, H-D Electric Coop Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Deuel County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Deuel County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–14, 2022. It peaked at 1,867 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Deuel County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 106 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 124 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Deuel County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/deuel-county