Hutchinson County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Hutchinson 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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Hutchinson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hutchinson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 79 significant power outages in Hutchinson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–13, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,702 customers (47.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 41st of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hutchinson County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 477 customers (8.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–13, 2022 | 2,702(47.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 30, 2025 | 1,979(35%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 15, 2025 | 1,367(24.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 8, 2020 | 1,332(23.6%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Nov 7, 2023 | 973(17.2%) | 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 Hutchinson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hutchinson 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 | |
| Douglas Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 823 | 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.
Local outage news
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Hutchinson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hutchinson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD), Douglas Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Hutchinson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–13, 2022. It peaked at 2,702 customers without power (47.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hutchinson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 79 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hutchinson County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/hutchinson-county