Sanborn County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Sanborn 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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Sanborn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sanborn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 67 significant power outages in Sanborn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 3–6, 2022) came when flooding left 1,317 customers (90% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 27 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 18th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sanborn County has risen recently: about 10 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 2, 2025) affected 70 customers (4.8%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 3–6, 2022 | 1,317(90%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 11–15, 2022 | 1,070(73.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 14–16, 2025 | 730(49.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 14–16, 2023 | 682(46.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | May 8, 2022 | 559(38.2%) | 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 Sanborn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sanborn County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) | Investor Owned | 107,985 | Not reporting | |
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 7,397 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | 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.
Local outage news
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Sanborn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sanborn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sanborn 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 Sanborn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Central Electric Coop, Inc - (SD), Dakota Energy Coop Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Sanborn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 3–6, 2022. It peaked at 1,317 customers without power (90% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Sanborn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 67 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 80 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sanborn County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/sanborn-county