Lafayette ParishPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | 127 hrs | 50,670 (37%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 66 hrs | 42,398 (31%) | Tropical Storm |
| May 13, 2024 | 46 hrs | 26,337 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 17, 2024 | 39 hrs | 21,278 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 31 hrs | 16,277 (12%) | Hurricane Center |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lafayette Parish recorded 1,004 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lafayette Parish started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 127 hours and leaving up to 50,670 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lafayette Parish, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lafayette Parish earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lafayette Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| West Carroll Parish | C | 47th |
| Franklin Parish | D | 34th |
| Catahoula Parish | D | 30th |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | D | 26th |
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
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 Lafayette Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lafayette Parish recorded 1,004 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Lafayette Parish's reliability grade?
Lafayette Parish has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 52nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette Parish?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 127 hours and affecting up to 50,670 customers.