Jones County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Jones 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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Jones County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jones County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 39 significant power outages in Jones County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–21, 2020) came when a winter storm left 415 customers (59.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 26th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jones County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 17, 2025) affected 216 customers (31%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–21, 2020 | 415(59.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Mar 14–15, 2021 | 279(40%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 15, 2020 | 254(36.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2021 | 227(32.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 13–15, 2022 | 224(32.1%) | 3 | 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 Jones County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jones County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 6,815 | 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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Jones County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jones County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jones 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 Jones County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Jones County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–21, 2020. It peaked at 415 customers without power (59.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Jones County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 39 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jones County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/jones-county