Todd County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Todd 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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Todd County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Todd County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 32 significant power outages in Todd County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 10–14, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,226 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 3rd of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 8, 2025) affected 219 customers (10%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10–14, 2024 | 2,226(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 18, 2025 | 1,413(64.4%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Mar 30, 2024 | 1,166(53.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 19, 2024 | 1,093(49.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 29, 2025 | 896(40.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Todd County?
Electric companies with service territory in Todd County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 6,600 | Not reporting | |
| Cherry-Todd Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 4,892 | 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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Todd County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Todd County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Todd 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 Todd County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, LaCreek Electric Assn, Inc, Cherry-Todd Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Todd County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Todd County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 10–14, 2024. It peaked at 2,226 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Todd County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 32 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Todd County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/todd-county