Bossier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 233 hrs | 57,023 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 72 hrs | 28,132 (30%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 7 hrs | 23,974 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 52 hrs | 23,234 (25%) | Heat |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 42 hrs | 19,692 (21%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bossier Parish recorded 1,573 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bossier Parish started June 15, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 233 hours and leaving up to 57,023 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bossier Parish, with 181 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bossier 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 Bossier Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles 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 Bossier Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bossier Parish recorded 1,573 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Bossier Parish's reliability grade?
Bossier Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bossier Parish?
The worst outage on record started June 15, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 233 hours and affecting up to 57,023 customers.