Kingsbury County, SD Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Kingsbury County, South Dakota share live outage data (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. NorthWestern Energy - (SD) and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Kingsbury County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kingsbury County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 37 significant power outages in Kingsbury County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 12–16, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,174 customers (84% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 19th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 58% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kingsbury County has risen recently: about 8 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 4, 2025) affected 52 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12–16, 2022 | 2,174(84%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 25, 2023 | 1,226(47.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Apr 19, 2023 | 517(20%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 20–21, 2019 | 408(15.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 26, 2021 | 407(15.7%) | 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 Kingsbury County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kingsbury County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 26,620 | Reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 12,464 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | Not reporting | |
| Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,494 | Not reporting | |
| Kingsbury Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 910 | Not reporting | |
| City of Arlington - (SD) | Municipal | 631 | Not reporting | |
| City of Badger - (SD) | Municipal | 83 | 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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Kingsbury County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kingsbury County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, Otter Tail Power Co, Dakota Energy Coop Inc and 5 others provide electric service in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Kingsbury County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 12–16, 2022. It peaked at 2,174 customers without power (84% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kingsbury County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 37 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kingsbury County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/kingsbury-county