Morehouse 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 | 31 hrs | 11,197 (67%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 82 hrs | 9,091 (54%) | Hurricane Delta |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 18 hrs | 5,954 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 47 hrs | 5,647 (34%) | Hail |
| Aug 28, 2020 | 4 hrs | 5,576 (33%) | Hurricane Laura |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morehouse Parish recorded 737 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morehouse Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 31 hours and leaving up to 11,197 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Morehouse Parish, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morehouse Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Morehouse Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Parish | D | 23rd |
| Lincoln Parish | D | 24th |
| Evangeline Parish | D | 24th |
| Webster Parish | D | 20th |
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morehouse Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morehouse Parish recorded 737 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Morehouse Parish's reliability grade?
Morehouse Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morehouse Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 31 hours and affecting up to 11,197 customers.