Beauregard 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 | 169 hrs | 19,201 (67%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 491 hrs | 18,972 (67%) | Hurricane (Typhoon) |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 32 hrs | 15,820 (55%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 23 hrs | 9,070 (32%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 16, 2024 | 88 hrs | 8,350 (29%) | Hail |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Beauregard Parish recorded 1,530 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Beauregard Parish started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 169 hours and leaving up to 19,201 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Beauregard Parish, with 187 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Beauregard Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 0th 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 Beauregard Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish | F | 1st |
| Red River Parish | F | 1st |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | F | 0th |
| St. Helena Parish | F | 0th |
| Terrebonne Parish | F | 1st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Beauregard Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Beauregard Parish recorded 1,530 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Beauregard Parish's reliability grade?
Beauregard Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 0th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Beauregard Parish?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 169 hours and affecting up to 19,201 customers.