Avoyelles ParishPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 166 hrs | 18,052 (74%) | Tropical Storm |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 101 hrs | 15,648 (64%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 95 hrs | 14,510 (59%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 22 hrs | 14,324 (59%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 48 hrs | 12,762 (52%) | Tornado |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Avoyelles Parish recorded 1,140 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Avoyelles Parish started August 27, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 166 hours and leaving up to 18,052 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Avoyelles Parish, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Avoyelles Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Avoyelles Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier Parish | F | 12th |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | F | 13th |
| Washington Parish | F | 10th |
| St. Tammany Parish | F | 10th |
| Concordia Parish | F | 10th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Avoyelles Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Avoyelles Parish recorded 1,140 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Avoyelles Parish's reliability grade?
Avoyelles Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Avoyelles Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 166 hours and affecting up to 18,052 customers.