Lawrence County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Lawrence 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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Lawrence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lawrence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 114 significant power outages in Lawrence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13–14, 2025) left 13,759 customers (88.5% 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 3 hr 56 min of power per year, close to the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 34th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lawrence County has risen recently: about 4 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 887 customers (5.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13–14, 2025 | 13,759(88.5%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 11, 2016 | 11,970(77%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 15–19, 2025 | 5,991(38.6%) | 5 | High winds |
| 4 | Jul 23, 2025 | 5,512(35.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 12–13, 2021 | 5,448(35.1%) | 2 | 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 Lawrence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lawrence County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 82,900 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,478 | Not reporting | |
| Butte Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 7,472 | 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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Lawrence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lawrence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Black Hills Power, Inc., Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc, Butte Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13–14, 2025. It peaked at 13,759 customers without power (88.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Lawrence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 114 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lawrence County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/lawrence-county