East Carroll ParishPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2017 | 41 hrs | 2,964 (64%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 18, 2016 | 21 hrs | 2,864 (62%) | Drought |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 25 hrs | 2,776 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 24, 2020 | 2 hrs | 2,731 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 23 hrs | 2,552 (55%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, East Carroll Parish recorded 701 distinct power outage events, averaging 12.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in East Carroll Parish started March 30, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 2,964 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in East Carroll Parish, with 103 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, East Carroll Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 East Carroll Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Claiborne 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 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 East Carroll Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, East Carroll Parish recorded 701 outage events, averaging 12.0 hours each.
What is East Carroll Parish's reliability grade?
East Carroll Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in East Carroll Parish?
The worst outage on record started March 30, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 2,964 customers.