Rapides 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 | 397 hrs | 42,112 (37%) | Hurricane (Typhoon) |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 143 hrs | 26,226 (23%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 22 hrs | 18,098 (16%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 75 hrs | 15,797 (14%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 32 hrs | 14,595 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rapides Parish recorded 1,809 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rapides Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane (Typhoon)), lasting 397 hours and leaving up to 42,112 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Rapides Parish, with 302 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rapides Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th 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 Rapides Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Landry Parish | F | 17th |
| St. Martin Parish | F | 19th |
| Webster Parish | D | 20th |
| Vermilion Parish | F | 15th |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rapides Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rapides Parish recorded 1,809 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Rapides Parish's reliability grade?
Rapides Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rapides Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane (Typhoon)), lasting 397 hours and affecting up to 42,112 customers.