Gregory County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Gregory 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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Gregory County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gregory County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 11 significant power outages in Gregory County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 5, 2025) came when high winds left 790 customers (29.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 56th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 23, 2025) affected 159 customers (5.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2025 | 790(29.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 28–29, 2025 | 542(20.3%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 9, 2025 | 490(18.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 14–16, 2022 | 300(11.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 15, 2025 | 268(10%) | 1 | 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 Gregory County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gregory County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,697 | Not reporting | |
| City of Burke - (SD) | Municipal | 464 | 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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Gregory County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gregory County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gregory 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 Gregory County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Rosebud Electric Coop Inc, City of Burke - (SD), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Gregory County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Gregory County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 5, 2025. It peaked at 790 customers without power (29.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Gregory County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 11 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 10 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gregory County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/gregory-county