McPherson County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving McPherson 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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McPherson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McPherson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in McPherson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 26, 2017) left 656 customers (53.6% 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 6 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 16th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 68% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McPherson County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 322 customers (26.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26, 2017 | 656(53.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Nov 4, 2020 | 654(53.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 2, 2021 | 652(53.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 3–4, 2021 | 643(52.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 15, 2020 | 642(52.5%) | 1 | 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 McPherson County?
Electric companies with service territory in McPherson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,938 | Not reporting | |
| FEM Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 2,164 | 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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McPherson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McPherson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McPherson 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 McPherson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Northern Electric Coop, Inc, FEM Electric Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in McPherson County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in McPherson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 26, 2017. It peaked at 656 customers without power (53.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in McPherson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 43 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. "McPherson County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/mcpherson-county