Franklin ParishPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | 101 hrs | 6,328 (61%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Mar 10, 2020 | 4 hrs | 5,295 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| May 29, 2017 | 70 hrs | 5,278 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 19 hrs | 4,877 (47%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 32 hrs | 3,896 (38%) | Hurricane Laura |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Franklin Parish, Louisiana that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin Parish recorded 570 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin Parish started February 18, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 101 hours and leaving up to 6,328 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin Parish, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Franklin Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Catahoula Parish | D | 30th |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | D | 26th |
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
| Madison Parish | D | 25th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
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 Franklin Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin Parish recorded 570 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Franklin Parish's reliability grade?
Franklin Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin Parish?
The worst outage on record started February 18, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 101 hours and affecting up to 6,328 customers.