Hand County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Hand 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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Hand County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hand County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 9 significant power outages in Hand County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 5–6, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 388 customers (19.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 60th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 9 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hand County has risen recently: about 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Sep 3, 2025) affected 66 customers (3.3%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 5–6, 2022 | 388(19.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 8–10, 2022 | 339(17%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 3 | May 12, 2022 | 338(17%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2021 | 313(15.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 14, 2021 | 276(13.9%) | 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 Hand County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hand County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,938 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | Not reporting | |
| City of Miller - (SD) | Municipal | 982 | 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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Hand County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hand County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hand 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 Hand County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Northern Electric Coop, Inc, Dakota Energy Coop Inc, City of Miller - (SD) and 1 others provide electric service in Hand County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Hand County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 5–6, 2022. It peaked at 388 customers without power (19.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hand County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 9 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 min of power per year, and on 9 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hand County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/hand-county