Oglala Lakota County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Oglala Lakota 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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Rapid City; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Northern Oglala Lakota; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills
Until Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST · NWS Rapid City SD
Source: National Weather Service
Oglala Lakota County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oglala Lakota County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 30 significant power outages in Oglala Lakota County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16, 2022) came when a winter storm left 1,500 customers (36% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 52 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 58th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 16 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oglala Lakota County has risen recently: about 1 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 73 customers (1.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16, 2022 | 1,500(36%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 30, 2020 | 907(21.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 7, 2022 | 901(21.6%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | May 28, 2022 | 880(21.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 1, 2025 | 816(19.6%) | 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 Oglala Lakota County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oglala Lakota County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West River Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 21,332 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,478 | Not reporting | |
| LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 6,600 | Not reporting | |
| Nebraska Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 1,277 | 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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Oglala Lakota County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oglala Lakota County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oglala Lakota 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 Oglala Lakota County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West River Electric Assn Inc, Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc, LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc, Nebraska Public Power District provide electric service in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Oglala Lakota County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16, 2022. It peaked at 1,500 customers without power (36% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Oglala Lakota County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 30 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 52 min of power per year, and on 16 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oglala Lakota County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/oglala-lakota-county