Madison 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 22, 2017 | 2 hrs | 5,387 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 3 hrs | 5,343 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| May 24, 2018 | 0 hrs | 5,278 (71%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 4 hrs | 4,678 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 2,310 (31%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Madison Parish recorded 716 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Madison Parish started August 22, 2017, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 5,387 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Madison Parish, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Madison Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Madison Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | D | 26th |
| Evangeline Parish | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Madison Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Madison Parish recorded 716 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Madison Parish's reliability grade?
Madison Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Madison Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 22, 2017, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 5,387 customers.