Douglas County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Douglas 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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Douglas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Douglas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 24 significant power outages in Douglas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 9, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 973 customers (55.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 43rd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Douglas County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 30, 2025) affected 142 customers (8.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 9, 2020 | 973(55.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 31, 2020 | 834(47.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 3 | Sep 6–7, 2020 | 834(47.8%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Oct 22, 2020 | 773(44.3%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 20–21, 2022 | 661(37.9%) | 2 | 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 Douglas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Douglas County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 24,550 | Not reporting | |
| Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,661 | 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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Douglas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Douglas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Douglas 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 Douglas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD), Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc, Douglas Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Douglas County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 9, 2020. It peaked at 973 customers without power (55.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Douglas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 24 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Douglas County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/douglas-county