Hyde County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Hyde 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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Hyde County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hyde County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 25 significant power outages in Hyde County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 8–10, 2022) came when an ice storm left 1,354 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 12th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hyde County has risen recently: about 11 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 86 customers (14%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 8–10, 2022 | 1,354(100%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 2 | Jul 5–6, 2022 | 1,060(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 12, 2022 | 749(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 11–12, 2022 | 719(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Nov 29, 2022 | 719(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Hyde County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hyde County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | 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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Hyde County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hyde County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hyde 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 Hyde County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Dakota Energy Coop Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Hyde County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Hyde County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 8–10, 2022. It peaked at 1,354 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to ice storm.
How often does the power go out in Hyde County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 25 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hyde County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/hyde-county