Iberia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.