South Dakota Power Outages — Live Map
South Dakota Power Outage Summary
As of 1:46 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 824 of 469,447 tracked electric customers (0.18%) in South Dakota are without power, across 34 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 824
- Customers tracked
- 469,447
- Share without power
- 0.18%
- Utility providers
- 34
Most affected counties in South Dakota
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Harding County | 504 | 2,719 |
| Perkins County | 246 | 3,136 |
| Minnehaha County | 47 | 109,002 |
| Union County | 9 | 7,061 |
| Ziebach County | 6 | 2,711 |
| Pennington County | 5 | 36,631 |
| Meade County | 3 | 25,988 |
| Lincoln County | 1 | 51,137 |
| Hutchinson County | 1 | 5,747 |
| Brookings County | 1 | 4,104 |
Most affected utilities in South Dakota
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Electric Coop | 498 | 5,160 |
| Moreau-Grand Electric Coop | 255 | 5,207 |
| Xcel Energy | 45 | 130,720 |
| Southeastern Electric Cooperative | 11 | 25,042 |
| West River Electric | 8 | 21,347 |
| Sioux Valley Energy | 4 | 26,628 |
| South Dakota REA | 3 | 4,166 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 1:46 AM ET on 07/31/2026.
Power Restoration
Most South Dakota outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in South Dakota right now?
- As of 1:46 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 824 customers are without power in South Dakota across 34 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in South Dakota?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in South Dakota?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.