Jerauld County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Jerauld 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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Jerauld County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jerauld County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 7 significant power outages in Jerauld County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10, 2021) left 433 customers (41.3% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 55 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 57th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jerauld County has held roughly steady recently: about 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 16, 2025) affected 181 customers (17.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10, 2021 | 433(41.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 16, 2025 | 181(17.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 3, 2024 | 154(14.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 30, 2020 | 115(11%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 9, 2020 | 78(7.4%) | 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 Jerauld County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jerauld County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 7,397 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wessington Springs | Municipal | 614 | 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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Jerauld County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jerauld County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jerauld 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 Jerauld County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Dakota Energy Coop Inc, City of Wessington Springs and 1 others provide electric service in Jerauld County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Jerauld County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10, 2021. It peaked at 433 customers without power (41.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Jerauld County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 7 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 55 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jerauld County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/jerauld-county