Iberia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2019 | 82 hrs | 34,091 (60%) | Hurricane Center |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 92 hrs | 27,498 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 69 hrs | 20,460 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 28, 2016 | 1 hrs | 11,147 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 16 hrs | 10,208 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Iberia Parish recorded 1,068 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Iberia Parish started July 13, 2019 (Hurricane Center), lasting 82 hours and leaving up to 34,091 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Iberia Parish, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Iberia Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Iberia Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Parish | D | 25th |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | D | 26th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
| Evangeline Parish | D | 24th |
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 Iberia Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Iberia Parish recorded 1,068 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Iberia Parish's reliability grade?
Iberia Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Iberia Parish?
The worst outage on record started July 13, 2019 (Hurricane Center), lasting 82 hours and affecting up to 34,091 customers.