Roberts County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Roberts 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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Roberts County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Roberts County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 88 significant power outages in Roberts County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023) came when a winter storm left 1,175 customers (28.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 10 min of power per year, close to the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 31st of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Roberts County has risen recently: about 5 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25–26, 2025) affected 538 customers (13.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023 | 1,175(28.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 21, 2020 | 1,155(28.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 28, 2021 | 1,096(26.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 28, 2022 | 1,086(26.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 23, 2020 | 1,003(24.5%) | 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 Roberts County?
Electric companies with service territory in Roberts County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 12,464 | Not reporting | |
| Montana-Dakota Utilities | Investor Owned | 9,554 | Not reporting | |
| Whetstone Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,698 | Not reporting | |
| Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,494 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Assn, Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 3,464 | Not reporting | |
| Traverse Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 1,060 | 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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Roberts County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Roberts County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Roberts 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 Roberts County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Otter Tail Power Co, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, Whetstone Valley Elec Coop Inc, Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Roberts County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Roberts County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2023. It peaked at 1,175 customers without power (28.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Roberts County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 88 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Roberts County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/roberts-county