Acadia Parish Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | 128 hrs | 27,347 (94%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 91 hrs | 24,316 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 17 hrs | 14,776 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 36 hrs | 8,736 (30%) | Hail |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 23 hrs | 6,311 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Acadia Parish recorded 1,029 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Acadia Parish started October 9, 2020, lasting 128 hours and leaving up to 27,347 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Acadia Parish, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Acadia Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Acadia Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | F | 7th |
| Iberville Parish | F | 8th |
| LaSalle Parish | F | 7th |
| Caldwell Parish | F | 7th |
| East Carroll Parish | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Acadia Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Acadia Parish recorded 1,029 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Acadia Parish's reliability grade?
Acadia Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Acadia Parish?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2020, lasting 128 hours and affecting up to 27,347 customers.