Mellette County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Mellette 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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Mellette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mellette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 3 significant power outages in Mellette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 30, 2024) came when a winter storm left 533 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 17th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mellette County has risen recently: about 10 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Apr 29, 2025) affected 389 customers (96.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 30, 2024 | 533(100%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Apr 19, 2024 | 425(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 29, 2025 | 389(96.5%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Mellette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mellette 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 | |
| LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 6,600 | Not reporting | |
| Rosebud Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,697 | Not reporting | |
| Cherry-Todd Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,892 | 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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Mellette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mellette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mellette 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 Mellette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD), LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc, Rosebud Electric Coop Inc, Cherry-Todd Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Mellette County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Mellette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 30, 2024. It peaked at 533 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Mellette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 3 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mellette County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/mellette-county