Livingston 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 30, 2021 | 462 hrs | 62,365 (87%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 19 hrs | 49,063 (69%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 77 hrs | 28,539 (40%) | Hurricane Francine |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 3 hrs | 27,944 (39%) | Drought |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 0 hrs | 24,096 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Livingston Parish recorded 1,868 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Livingston Parish started August 30, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 462 hours and leaving up to 62,365 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Livingston Parish, with 231 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Livingston Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd 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 Livingston Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Winn Parish | F | 2nd |
| Ascension Parish | F | 2nd |
| Vernon Parish | F | 2nd |
| East Feliciana Parish | F | 2nd |
| Union Parish | F | 3rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Livingston Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Livingston Parish recorded 1,868 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Livingston Parish's reliability grade?
Livingston Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Livingston Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 462 hours and affecting up to 62,365 customers.