Caldwell 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 29, 2020 | 168 hrs | 6,179 (80%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 34 hrs | 6,121 (79%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Aug 28, 2020 | 4 hrs | 6,121 (79%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 4 hrs | 5,980 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,433 (70%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Caldwell Parish recorded 1,100 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Caldwell Parish started August 29, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 168 hours and leaving up to 6,179 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Caldwell Parish, with 117 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Caldwell Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Caldwell Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Parish | F | 7th |
| Acadia Parish | F | 7th |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | F | 7th |
| Iberville Parish | F | 8th |
| East Carroll 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 Caldwell Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Caldwell Parish recorded 1,100 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Caldwell Parish's reliability grade?
Caldwell Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 29, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 168 hours and affecting up to 6,179 customers.