Hutchinson CountyPower Outage History
2019–2025 · South Dakota
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 14 hrs | 2,702 (40%) | Drought |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,979 (29%) | High Wind |
| Mar 15, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,367 (20%) | Drought |
| Sep 8, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,332 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 7, 2023 | <1 hr | 973 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Hutchinson County recorded 134 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hutchinson County started May 12, 2022 (Drought), lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 2,702 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hutchinson County, with 23 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hutchinson County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 90th 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 Hutchinson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | A | 90th |
| Davison County | A | 90th |
| Charles Mix County | A | 90th |
| Brookings County | A | 91st |
| Brown County | A | 90th |
Most reliable counties in South Dakota
The top 3 counties in South Dakota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | A | 100th |
| Codington County | A | 98th |
| Tripp County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in South Dakota
The bottom 3 counties in South Dakota by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harding County | D | 21st |
| Perkins County | D | 29th |
| Custer County | D | 30th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hutchinson County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Hutchinson County recorded 134 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Hutchinson County's reliability grade?
Hutchinson County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 90th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hutchinson County?
The worst outage on record started May 12, 2022 (Drought), lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 2,702 customers.