Hughes County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Hughes 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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Hughes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hughes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 16 significant power outages in Hughes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 10–13, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 428 customers (3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 63rd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 20, 2024) affected 353 customers (2.5%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10–13, 2020 | 428(3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2024 | 418(2.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 10, 2022 | 414(2.9%) | 1 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Nov 29, 2022 | 414(2.9%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 11–12, 2022 | 411(2.9%) | 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 Hughes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hughes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| City of Pierre - (SD) | Municipal | 7,393 | Not reporting | |
| Oahe Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,282 | 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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Hughes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hughes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hughes 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 Hughes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), City of Pierre - (SD), Oahe Electric Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Hughes County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Hughes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 10–13, 2020. It peaked at 428 customers without power (3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hughes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 16 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hughes County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/hughes-county