Natchitoches 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 27, 2020 | 281 hrs | 13,109 (40%) | Hurricane Laura |
| May 29, 2017 | 93 hrs | 7,870 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 72 hrs | 7,327 (22%) | Hurricane Delta |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 88 hrs | 7,251 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 83 hrs | 6,958 (21%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Natchitoches Parish recorded 1,099 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Natchitoches Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 281 hours and leaving up to 13,109 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Natchitoches Parish, with 136 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Natchitoches Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 Natchitoches Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bienville Parish | F | 5th |
| Jackson Parish | F | 4th |
| West Feliciana Parish | F | 3rd |
| De Soto Parish | F | 3rd |
| Caldwell Parish | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Natchitoches Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Natchitoches Parish recorded 1,099 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Natchitoches Parish's reliability grade?
Natchitoches Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Natchitoches Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 281 hours and affecting up to 13,109 customers.