Beadle County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · South Dakota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2023 | 3 hrs | 7,861 (56%) | Drought |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 7 hrs | 7,612 (54%) | Flood |
| May 12, 2022 | 39 hrs | 6,956 (50%) | Flood |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 7 hrs | 6,410 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 36 hrs | 5,082 (36%) | Flood |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Beadle County recorded 91 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Beadle County started January 13, 2023 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 7,861 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Beadle County, with 20 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Beadle County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in South Dakota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Beadle County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hyde County | B | 78th |
| Lawrence County | B | 77th |
| Faulk County | B | 79th |
| Todd County | B | 77th |
| Brule County | B | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Beadle County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Beadle County recorded 91 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Beadle County's reliability grade?
Beadle County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Beadle County?
The worst outage on record started January 13, 2023 (Drought), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 7,861 customers.