Hanson County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Hanson 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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Hanson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hanson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 40 significant power outages in Hanson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 24, 2022) came when Winter Storm Elliott left 1,477 customers (75.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 27th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 27 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hanson County has risen recently: about 5 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 29–30, 2025) affected 848 customers (43.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 24, 2022 | 1,477(75.4%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 2 | Jul 29–30, 2025 | 848(43.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 20–23, 2019 | 824(42%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 12–14, 2022 | 786(40.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 15, 2022 | 781(39.8%) | 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 Hanson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hanson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 107,985 | Not reporting | |
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 24,550 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 7,397 | 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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Hanson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hanson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hanson 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 Hanson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD) and 1 others provide electric service in Hanson County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Hanson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 24, 2022. It peaked at 1,477 customers without power (75.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm elliott.
How often does the power go out in Hanson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 40 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr of power per year, and on 27 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hanson County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/hanson-county