Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 203 hrs | 12,154 (46%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 48 hrs | 7,783 (29%) | Heat |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 46 hrs | 3,661 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 14, 2018 | 41 hrs | 3,496 (13%) | Funnel Cloud |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 16 hrs | 3,411 (13%) | Hurricane Delta |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lincoln Parish recorded 567 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lincoln Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 203 hours and leaving up to 12,154 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Lincoln Parish, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lincoln Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Lincoln Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evangeline Parish | D | 24th |
| Ouachita Parish | D | 23rd |
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
| Morehouse Parish | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lincoln Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lincoln Parish recorded 567 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Lincoln Parish's reliability grade?
Lincoln Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 203 hours and affecting up to 12,154 customers.