Ziebach County, SD Power Outages
Utilities serving Ziebach 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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Ziebach County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ziebach County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 18 significant power outages in Ziebach County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 12–14, 2025) left 1,571 customers (100% 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 4 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the South Dakota average of 3 hr 46 min. That ranks 30th of 65 South Dakota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
November is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ziebach County has risen recently: about 8 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 255 customers (18.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12–14, 2025 | 1,571(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 3, 2025 | 1,569(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Nov 25, 2025 | 1,566(100%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2025 | 1,106(80.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 28, 2024 | 1,103(80.3%) | 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 Ziebach County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ziebach County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West River Electric Assn Inc | Cooperative | 21,332 | Not reporting | |
| Moreau-Grand Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 7,161 | Not reporting | |
| Grand Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 5,257 | 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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Ziebach County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ziebach County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ziebach 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 Ziebach County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, West River Electric Assn Inc, Moreau-Grand Electric Coop Inc, Grand Electric Coop, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in Ziebach County, South Dakota.
What was the worst power outage in Ziebach County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 12–14, 2025. It peaked at 1,571 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Ziebach County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 18 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ziebach County, SD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-dakota/ziebach-county