Tripp County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Tripp 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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Tripp County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tripp County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 19 significant power outages in Tripp County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 30, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 591 customers (12.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 min of power per year, less than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 61st of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tripp County has risen recently: about 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 393 customers (8.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 30, 2024 | 591(12.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 25, 2025 | 393(8.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Oct 20, 2024 | 288(6.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 2, 2024 | 288(6.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 6, 2024 | 287(6%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
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 Tripp County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tripp County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,697 | Not reporting | |
| Winner Municipal Utility | Municipal | 1,861 | 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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Tripp County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tripp County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tripp 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 Tripp County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Rosebud Electric Coop Inc, Winner Municipal Utility, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Tripp County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Tripp County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 30, 2024. It peaked at 591 customers without power (12.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Tripp County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 19 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 min of power per year, and on 7 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. "Tripp County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/tripp-county