Lawrence County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · South Dakota
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | 7 hrs | 13,759 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 1 hrs | 11,970 (53%) | High Wind |
| May 18, 2025 | 4 hrs | 5,991 (26%) | Hail |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1 hrs | 5,512 (24%) | Hail |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 20 hrs | 5,448 (24%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 322 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started November 13, 2025, lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 13,759 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th 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 Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Todd County | B | 77th |
| Beadle County | B | 78th |
| Hyde County | B | 78th |
| Faulk County | B | 79th |
| Brule County | B | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 322 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started November 13, 2025, lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 13,759 customers.