Faulk County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Faulk 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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Faulk County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Faulk County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 26 significant power outages in Faulk County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 23, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 906 customers (77.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, close to the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 33rd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Faulk County has risen recently: about 5 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 23–24, 2025) affected 447 customers (38.3%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23, 2022 | 906(77.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 10–11, 2022 | 879(75.3%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Jul 11, 2022 | 870(74.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2022 | 870(74.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 9–10, 2021 | 806(69%) | 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 Faulk County?
Electric companies with service territory in Faulk 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 | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | Not reporting | |
| FEM Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,164 | 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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Faulk County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Faulk County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Faulk 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 Faulk County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Northern Electric Coop, Inc, Dakota Energy Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Faulk County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Faulk County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 23, 2022. It peaked at 906 customers without power (77.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Faulk County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 26 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Faulk County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/faulk-county