Perkins County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Perkins 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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Perkins County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Perkins County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 143 significant power outages in Perkins County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 12–15, 2021) came when high winds left 1,988 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 2nd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 230 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Perkins County has risen recently: about 49 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 395 customers (44.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 12–15, 2021 | 1,988(100%) | 4 | High winds |
| 2 | Apr 24–25, 2022 | 1,609(100%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 8–14, 2022 | 1,232(100%) | 7 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 5, 2019 | 1,188(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 22–23, 2024 | 1,149(100%) | 2 | 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 Perkins County?
Electric companies with service territory in Perkins County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Grand Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,257 | 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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Perkins County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Perkins County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Perkins 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 Perkins County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Grand Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Perkins County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Perkins County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 12–15, 2021. It peaked at 1,988 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Perkins County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 143 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 230 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. "Perkins County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/perkins-county