Power Outage in Yankton, SD

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NorthWestern Energy
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(800) 245-6977 Report Online
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Bon Homme Yankton El Assn, Inc
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(800) 925-2929
Clay-Union Electric Corp
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(800) 696-2832
Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc
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(800) 333-2859 Report Online
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Western Area Power Administration
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(720) 962-7000

Yankton Power Outages Caused by Weather

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April 10, 2019 - Winter Storm

Ice accumulation and near blizzard conditions led to a shutdown of government offices and schools, and travel was not recommended due to the extremely hazardous conditions. A period of freezing rain, sleet and snow resulted in ice accumulations starting the afternoon of April 10 through early April 11 of one to two tenths of an inch. As winds increased and gusted as high as 40 mph at Yankton, scattered power outages resulted as power lines were brought down. ||A large gradient in storm-total snowfall from 2 to 12 inches occurred, with 11.0 inches 10 miles north of Lesterville and 4.0 inches at Yankton. Some areas had snow drifts of several feet, making roads nearly impassable.

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January 17, 2017 - Winter Weather

Freezing rain of one to two tenths of an inch caused icy roads, and accumulated on trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Yankton reported 0.18 inch of rain during a time when temperatures were at or below freezing. Law enforcement agencies reported a few vehicles accidents on the ice, but no known injuries, with traffic being light because of the holiday, business closings, and activity cancellations. Light winds prevented significant damage to trees and power lines.

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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, and traffic lights and signs were damaged. The winds included a measured peak gust of 72 mph at Yankton Airport.

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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. A gust to 61 mph was measured at Yankton Airport. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

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May 31, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm winds blew down at least 3 power poles, causing power outages.

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March 19, 2006

A prolonged period of snowfall spread into the area from the west and south, and continued for over a day. Snowfall totals were greatest in south central South Dakota, with 24 inches of snow reported at Burke and 23 inches at Geddes. Lesser amounts were reported further east, including 6 to 10 inches in the Yankton and Vermillion areas. However, even in these areas, winds gusting over 35 mph caused near blizzard conditions in blowing snow. The storm halted travel in the area of the heaviest snow, and greatly curtailed travel in other areas. Numerous schools and businesses were closed. Power outages were reported from collapsed lines due to the heavy snow and winds. This storm showed a sharp snowfall gradient, with accumulations decreasing rapidly over distance to the northeast of the main snowfall area.

News

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Hundreds are without power in central and eastern South Dakota. 

Jul 5, 2022

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Thousands of Xcel Energy and Northwestern Energy customers are also still without power Friday.

May 13, 2022

Severe weather hits South Dakota, killing 2. Here's how storm happened

Straight-lined winds and reports of tornadoes hammered southeastern South Dakota on Thursday night, causing widespread damage across several communities and counties.

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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Yankton, South Dakota

City Yankton
County Yankton
State South Dakota (SD)
Country United States
Zip Codes 57078

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