Power Outage in Plankinton, SD

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

Central Electric Coop, Inc, SD
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(800) 477-2892
NorthWestern Energy
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Douglas Electric Coop, Inc
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(800) 233-2733
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Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000

Plankinton Power Outages Caused by Weather

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May 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Approximately one-half mile of power poles were snapped, with many laying across Old Highway 16 west of Plankinton. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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May 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous powerlines were downed by falling trees throughout Plankinton.

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June 30, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Tree damage with power outages reported.

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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. Interstate 90 was closed from late on April 10 through noon on April 12. Ice accumulation of one-quarter to one-half inch occurred prior to snowfall. Storm-total snowfall from 10 to 15 inches occurred, with 15.0 inches 4 miles southwest of Stickney, 13.8 inches at Plankinton and 12.0 inches at White Lake. With winds gusting at times to around 50 mph, many areas had snow drifts of several feet, making roads impassable. Spotty power outages occurred. Property damage costs include damage to public infrastructure and utilities.

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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 several reports of power lines and branches down and resulting power outages, as well as damaged traffic lights and signs. The winds included measured sustained winds of 40 mph and a peak gust of 59 mph measured by South Dakota State University equipment at White Lake.

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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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Plankinton, South Dakota

City Plankinton
County Aurora
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57368

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