Pennington County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Pennington 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
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Pennington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pennington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 109 significant power outages in Pennington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 13–14, 2025) left 41,253 customers (60.6% 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 3 hr 29 min of power per year, close to the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 37th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pennington County has risen recently: about 4 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–23, 2025) affected 10,504 customers (15.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 13–14, 2025 | 41,253(60.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 17–23, 2025 | 25,159(36.9%) | 7 | High winds |
| 3 | Feb 11, 2016 | 22,078(32.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 10–11, 2019 | 7,770(11.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 24, 2019 | 5,427(8%) | 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 Pennington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pennington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | Investor Owned | 82,900 | Not reporting | |
| West River Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 21,332 | Not reporting | |
| Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,478 | 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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Pennington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pennington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pennington 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 Pennington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Black Hills Power, Inc., West River Electric Assn Inc, Black Hills Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Pennington County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Pennington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 13–14, 2025. It peaked at 41,253 customers without power (60.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Pennington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 109 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pennington County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/pennington-county