Edmunds County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Edmunds 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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Edmunds County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Edmunds County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 57 significant power outages in Edmunds County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3–4, 2021) came when a winter storm left 1,188 customers (54.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 55th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Edmunds County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 26, 2025) affected 306 customers (14%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3–4, 2021 | 1,188(54.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 14, 2021 | 687(31.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Jun 4, 2017 | 549(25.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 29, 2024 | 534(24.4%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 11, 2025 | 527(24.1%) | 1 | Wildfire |
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 Edmunds County?
Electric companies with service territory in Edmunds County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,938 | Not reporting | |
| FEM Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,164 | 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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Edmunds County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Edmunds County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Edmunds 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 Edmunds County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Northern Electric Coop, Inc, FEM Electric Assn, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Edmunds County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3–4, 2021. It peaked at 1,188 customers without power (54.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Edmunds County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 57 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Edmunds County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/edmunds-county