Harding County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Harding 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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Harding County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harding County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Harding County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 14, 2021) came when high winds left 1,783 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 53 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 1st of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 259 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harding County has held roughly steady recently: about 54 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 53 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23–25, 2025) affected 107 customers (26.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 14, 2021 | 1,783(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Nov 18, 2024 | 1,532(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jul 5, 2022 | 1,101(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 4–5, 2025 | 1,041(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Sep 11–12, 2024 | 632(100%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Harding County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harding County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Grand Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,257 | Not reporting | |
| Southeast Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24 | 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.
Local outage news
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Harding County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harding County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harding 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 Harding County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Grand Electric Coop, Inc, Southeast Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Harding County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Harding County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 14, 2021. It peaked at 1,783 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Harding County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 53 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 259 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. "Harding County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/harding-county