Catahoula ParishPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Louisiana
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2017 | 7 hrs | 134 (3%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 37 hrs | 92 (2%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Nov 1, 2018 | 6 hrs | 75 (2%) | Tornado |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 358 hrs | 70 (2%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 1 hrs | 69 (2%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Catahoula Parish recorded 217 distinct power outage events, averaging 25.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Catahoula Parish started December 23, 2017, lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 134 customers without power (3% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Catahoula Parish, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Catahoula Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Catahoula Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish | D | 26th |
| Franklin Parish | D | 34th |
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
| Madison Parish | D | 25th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
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 Catahoula Parish?
Between 2015 and 2025, Catahoula Parish recorded 217 outage events, averaging 25.8 hours each.
What is Catahoula Parish's reliability grade?
Catahoula Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Catahoula Parish?
The worst outage on record started December 23, 2017, lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 134 customers.