Bienville 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 | 228 hrs | 5,882 (59%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 173 hrs | 4,377 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 8, 2020 | 34 hrs | 2,940 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,911 (29%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 23 hrs | 2,900 (29%) | Flash Flood |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bienville Parish recorded 1,437 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bienville Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 228 hours and leaving up to 5,882 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bienville Parish, with 164 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bienville Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bienville Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish | F | 5th |
| Jackson Parish | F | 4th |
| West Feliciana Parish | F | 3rd |
| De Soto Parish | F | 3rd |
| Caldwell Parish | F | 7th |
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 Bienville Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bienville Parish recorded 1,437 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Bienville Parish's reliability grade?
Bienville Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bienville Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 228 hours and affecting up to 5,882 customers.