Claiborne 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 27, 2020 | 185 hrs | 7,803 (87%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 24 hrs | 5,497 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| May 8, 2020 | 27 hrs | 4,402 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 2 hrs | 3,504 (39%) | Heat |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 4 hrs | 3,487 (39%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Claiborne Parish recorded 1,244 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Claiborne Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 185 hours and leaving up to 7,803 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Claiborne Parish, with 144 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Claiborne Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Claiborne Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish | F | 8th |
| Caddo Parish | F | 9th |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | F | 9th |
| Iberville Parish | F | 8th |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | F | 7th |
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 Claiborne Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Claiborne Parish recorded 1,244 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Claiborne Parish's reliability grade?
Claiborne Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Claiborne Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 185 hours and affecting up to 7,803 customers.