Stanley County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Stanley 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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Stanley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stanley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 56 significant power outages in Stanley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 516 customers (20.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 52nd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stanley County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 153 customers (6.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2025 | 516(20.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 15, 2025 | 515(20.4%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2023 | 502(19.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2021 | 484(19.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 2–3, 2021 | 478(19%) | 2 | Ice storm |
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 Stanley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stanley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 6,815 | Not reporting | |
| City of Fort Pierre - (SD) | Municipal | 1,487 | 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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Stanley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stanley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stanley 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 Stanley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West Central Electric Coop Inc - (SD), City of Fort Pierre - (SD), WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Stanley County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Stanley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2025. It peaked at 516 customers without power (20.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Stanley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 56 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Stanley County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/stanley-county