Caddo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 222 hrs | 75,971 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 74 hrs | 46,974 (31%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 73 hrs | 41,217 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 85 hrs | 32,237 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2015 | 36 hrs | 22,794 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caddo Parish recorded 2,781 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caddo Parish started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 222 hours and leaving up to 75,971 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Caddo Parish, with 323 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caddo Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Caddo Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish | F | 9th |
| Claiborne Parish | F | 8th |
| East Carroll Parish | F | 8th |
| Concordia Parish | F | 10th |
| Iberville Parish | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Caddo Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caddo Parish recorded 2,781 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Caddo Parish's reliability grade?
Caddo Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caddo Parish?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 222 hours and affecting up to 75,971 customers.