Jackson County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 12–15, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 739 customers (80.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 11th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has risen recently: about 13 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 30, 2025) affected 130 customers (14.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 12–15, 2022 | 739(80.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 14–16, 2021 | 439(48%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 30, 2022 | 139(15.2%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 7, 2020 | 132(14.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 30, 2025 | 130(14.2%) | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West River Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 21,332 | Not reporting | |
| West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 6,815 | Not reporting | |
| LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 6,600 | 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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Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West River Electric Assn Inc, West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD), LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Jackson County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 12–15, 2022. It peaked at 739 customers without power (80.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/jackson-county