Power Outage in Chamberlain, SD
Last report: November 14, 2023
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Chamberlain
To report a power outage in Chamberlain, South Dakota, located in Brule County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
NorthWestern Energy
Central Electric Coop, Inc, SD
Charles Mix Electric Assn, Inc
Western Area Power Administration
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 57325, 57326.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Brule County
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 to two tenths of an inch occurred prior to snowfall. Storm-total snowfall from 10 to 17 inches occurred, with 10.8 inches at Chamberlain, 12.0 inches at Pukwana and 16.3 inches 8 miles south southwest of Chamberlain. With winds gusting at times to around 50 mph, many areas had snow drifts of several feet, making roads impassable. Spotty power outages occurred.
April 11, 2019
Thunderstorm Wind. Damaging winds on the leading edge of thunderstorms broke 3 inch diameter limbs from trees and snapped power poles.
June 08, 2018
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 45 mph and a peak gust of 64 mph at Chamberlain Airport.
December 25, 2016
High Wind. Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 50 mph for several hours. A gust to 71 mph was measured at Chamberlain Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.
February 19, 2016
Winter Storm. Freezing rain produced ice accumulations, including a quarter inch of ice at Chamberlain. The freezing rain was followed by 3 to 8 inches of snow, including 8 inches 7 1/2 miles south southwest of Chamberlain. Strong northwest winds produced drifting snow and areas of blowing snow. Roads were made very icy before becoming snow covered, there was damage to power lines and resulting power outages, and school classes were cancelled.
December 15, 2014