Pointe Coupee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2020 | 121 hrs | 4,785 (58%) | Hurricane Delta |
| May 13, 2024 | 74 hrs | 3,654 (45%) | Tornado |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 6 hrs | 3,266 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 5 hrs | 3,231 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 0 hrs | 3,226 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pointe Coupee Parish recorded 792 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pointe Coupee Parish started October 10, 2020 (Hurricane Delta), lasting 121 hours and leaving up to 4,785 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Pointe Coupee Parish, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pointe Coupee Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Pointe Coupee Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Parish | F | 12th |
| Bossier Parish | F | 12th |
| Vermilion Parish | F | 15th |
| St. Landry Parish | F | 17th |
| Washington Parish | F | 10th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pointe Coupee Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pointe Coupee Parish recorded 792 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Pointe Coupee Parish's reliability grade?
Pointe Coupee Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pointe Coupee Parish?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2020 (Hurricane Delta), lasting 121 hours and affecting up to 4,785 customers.