Potter County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Potter 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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Potter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Potter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 25 significant power outages in Potter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 3–4, 2021) came when a winter storm left 1,027 customers (90.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 53rd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Potter County has risen recently: about 2 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (May 16, 2025) affected 219 customers (19.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 3–4, 2021 | 1,027(90.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Dec 25, 2020 | 701(61.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 18, 2019 | 430(37.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 3–4, 2020 | 421(37%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 22, 2017 | 405(35.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Potter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Potter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Cam Wal Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 2,603 | 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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Potter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Potter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Potter 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 Potter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Cam Wal Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Potter County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Potter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 3–4, 2021. It peaked at 1,027 customers without power (90.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Potter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 25 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Potter County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/potter-county