Cameron ParishPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
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 | 823 hrs | 1,997 (74%) | Hurricane (Typhoon) |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 47 hrs | 1,996 (74%) | Hurricane (Typhoon) |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,602 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 8 hrs | 1,118 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 9 hrs | 1,118 (41%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cameron Parish recorded 607 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cameron Parish started August 29, 2020 (Hurricane (Typhoon)), lasting 823 hours and leaving up to 1,997 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cameron Parish, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cameron Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 0th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cameron Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lafourche Parish | F | 0th |
| St. Helena Parish | F | 0th |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | F | 0th |
| Beauregard Parish | F | 0th |
| Calcasieu Parish | F | 1st |
Most reliable counties in Louisiana
The top 3 counties in Louisiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | C | 52nd |
| West Carroll Parish | C | 47th |
| Franklin Parish | D | 34th |
Least reliable counties in Louisiana
The bottom 3 counties in Louisiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Parish | F | 0th |
| Lafourche Parish | F | 0th |
| St. Helena Parish | F | 0th |
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 Cameron Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cameron Parish recorded 607 outage events, averaging 5.5 hours each.
What is Cameron Parish's reliability grade?
Cameron Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 0th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cameron Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 29, 2020 (Hurricane (Typhoon)), lasting 823 hours and affecting up to 1,997 customers.