Fall River County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Fall River 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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Fall River County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fall River County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 94 significant power outages in Fall River County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12–14, 2025) left 4,310 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 25th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fall River County has risen recently: about 7 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–23, 2025) affected 359 customers (8.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12–14, 2025 | 4,310(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 11, 2016 | 3,277(80.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 17–23, 2025 | 2,302(56.8%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 23, 2023 | 2,235(55.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 11, 2023 | 2,233(55.1%) | 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 Fall River County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fall River County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 82,900 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,478 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 25 | Not reporting | |
| Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 16 | 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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Fall River County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fall River County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fall River 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 Fall River County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Black Hills Power, Inc., Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration, Niobrara Electric Assn, Inc provide electric service in Fall River County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Fall River County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12–14, 2025. It peaked at 4,310 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Fall River County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 94 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fall River County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/fall-river-county