Spink County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Spink 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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Spink County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Spink County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 50 significant power outages in Spink County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 22, 2020) left 2,219 customers (66.2% 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 2 hr 23 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 44th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Spink County has risen recently: about 2 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 114 customers (3.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2020 | 2,219(66.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Dec 10, 2025 | 1,192(35.6%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Sep 2–3, 2021 | 969(28.9%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Aug 28, 2020 | 880(26.2%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Aug 26, 2021 | 806(24%) | 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 Spink County?
Electric companies with service territory in Spink County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWestern Energy - (SD) | Investor Owned | 65,396 | Not reporting | |
| Northern Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 6,938 | Not reporting | |
| Dakota Energy Coop Inc | Cooperative | 3,645 | Not reporting | |
| Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 3,494 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Region Electric Assn, Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 3,464 | 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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Spink County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Spink County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Spink 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 Spink County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Northern Electric Coop, Inc, Dakota Energy Coop Inc, Codington-Clark Elec Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Spink County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Spink County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 22, 2020. It peaked at 2,219 customers without power (66.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Spink County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 50 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Spink County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/spink-county