Power Outage in Howard, SD

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Power outage in Howard, South Dakota? Contact your local utility company.

Central Electric Coop, Inc, SD
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(800) 477-2892
Xcel Energy
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(800) 895-1999 Report Online
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Sioux Valley Energy
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(800) 234-1960
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Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
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(800) 333-2859 Report Online
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Dakota Energy Coop Inc
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(800) 353-8591

Howard Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 4, 2023 - Ice Storm

A persistent period of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle resulted in ice accumulation to one-quarter inch on elevated surfaces. Several power outages occurred in areas near Fedora and Carthage between 2000LST April 4 and 0030LST April 5 as winds increased to a gusty 30 to 40 mph by evening. Cold temperatures the following day kept ice present on surfaces well into April 5.

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May 30, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged several buildings in Howard, with numerous trees and powerlines down. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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April 11, 2019 - Blizzard

Blizzard conditions led to a shutdown of government offices and schools, and travel was not recommended due to the widespread whiteout conditions. Storm-total snowfall reached 10 to 15 inches, with 13.4 inches at Howard. With winds gusting at times to around 50 mph, snow drifts to several feet made many roads impassable. Ice accumulated to one to two tenths of an inch, with winds resulting in spotty power outages.

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December 25, 2016 - High Wind

High winds from a westerly direction followed a low pressure system which had brought Christmas Day rain and thunderstorms. There were reports of power lines and branches down with resulting power outages, and traffic lights damaged. Sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts over 55 mph were estimated by law enforcement.

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February 19, 2016 - High Wind

Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

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Nov 8, 2022

Blown transformer at Mitchell power station causes widespread power outage, officials say issue repaired - Mitchell Republic | News, weather, sports from Mitchell South Dakota

An estimated 4,682 NorthWestern Energy customers in Mitchell and the surrounding area were affected by the blown transformer at the substation.

Jul 26, 2022

Thousands without power after derecho moves through Sioux Falls

Peak winds so far were measured at 96 mph in Huron, and 99 mph near Howard, the NWS stated.

Jul 5, 2022

Thousands of Knox County residents still powerless 2 days after storm | Weather | knoxpages.com

MOUNT VERNON -- Thousands of Knox County residents woke up in the dark Thursday for the third day in a row, as electricity remains scarce following Monday night's storm.

Jun 16, 2022

PHOTOS: Strong winds, reported tornado Thursday leaves heavy damage in eastern South Dakota - Mitchell Republic | News, weather, sports from Mitchell South Dakota

Have significant damage to report? Send us pictures and your location to [email protected] or tag us on Twitter @dailyrepublic.

May 12, 2022

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Howard, South Dakota

City Howard
County Miner
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57349

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