Evangeline Parish Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 186 hrs | 14,085 (63%) | Hurricane (Typhoon) |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 121 hrs | 13,090 (58%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 3 hrs | 8,181 (36%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 19, 2019 | 55 hrs | 7,082 (32%) | Tornado |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 22 hrs | 5,533 (25%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Evangeline Parish recorded 1,002 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Evangeline Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane (Typhoon)), lasting 186 hours and leaving up to 14,085 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Evangeline Parish, with 121 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Evangeline Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Evangeline Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish | D | 24th |
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
| Madison Parish | D | 25th |
| Ouachita Parish | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Evangeline Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Evangeline Parish recorded 1,002 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Evangeline Parish's reliability grade?
Evangeline Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Evangeline Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane (Typhoon)), lasting 186 hours and affecting up to 14,085 customers.