Jackson Parish Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 34 hrs | 8,462 (84%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Aug 28, 2020 | 4 hrs | 8,462 (84%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Aug 29, 2020 | 190 hrs | 8,308 (82%) | Hurricane Laura |
| May 8, 2019 | 116 hrs | 4,942 (49%) | Tornado |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 44 hrs | 4,412 (44%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jackson Parish recorded 1,274 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 8,462 customers without power (84% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson Parish, with 148 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Jackson Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana Parish | F | 3rd |
| De Soto Parish | F | 3rd |
| Orleans Parish | F | 3rd |
| St. Bernard Parish | F | 3rd |
| Assumption Parish | F | 3rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jackson Parish recorded 1,274 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Jackson Parish's reliability grade?
Jackson Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 8,462 customers.