Turner County, SD Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Turner County, South Dakota share live outage data (Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop), and none of them report outages here right now. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota and NorthWestern Energy - (SD) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Turner County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Turner County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 114 significant power outages in Turner County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 9–10, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,479 customers (29.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 21st of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Turner County has risen recently: about 6 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 484 customers (9.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 9–10, 2020 | 1,479(29.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 12–15, 2022 | 1,295(26.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 5, 2020 | 1,183(23.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 9–12, 2023 | 1,113(22.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 29–30, 2025 | 983(19.8%) | 2 | 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 Turner County?
Electric companies with service territory in Turner 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 | |
| Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop | Cooperative | 26,620 | Reporting | |
| Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) | Cooperative | 24,550 | Not reporting | |
| Clay-Union Electric Corp | Cooperative | 3,917 | Not reporting | |
| City of Parker - (SD) | Municipal | 690 | 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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Turner County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Turner County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Turner 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 Turner County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, NorthWestern Energy - (SD), Sioux Valley SW Elec Coop, Southeastern Electric Coop Inc - (SD) and 3 others provide electric service in Turner County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Turner County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 9–10, 2020. It peaked at 1,479 customers without power (29.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Turner County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 114 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Turner County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/turner-county