Concordia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | 21 hrs | 4,155 (48%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 28 hrs | 3,778 (44%) | Hail |
| Dec 27, 2016 | 3 hrs | 3,609 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 3,420 (40%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,522 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Concordia Parish recorded 643 distinct power outage events, averaging 11.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Concordia Parish started February 17, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 4,155 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Concordia Parish, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Concordia Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Concordia Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish | F | 10th |
| Washington Parish | F | 10th |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | F | 9th |
| Caddo Parish | F | 9th |
| Claiborne 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 Concordia Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Concordia Parish recorded 643 outage events, averaging 11.2 hours each.
What is Concordia Parish's reliability grade?
Concordia Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Concordia Parish?
The worst outage on record started February 17, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 4,155 customers.