Caddo 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 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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.