Richland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | 105 hrs | 5,585 (45%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 18 hrs | 5,347 (43%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 32 hrs | 4,533 (37%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 1 hrs | 3,859 (31%) | Drought |
| May 15, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,694 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Richland Parish recorded 828 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Richland Parish started February 18, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 105 hours and leaving up to 5,585 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Richland Parish, with 104 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Richland 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 Richland Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
| Madison Parish | D | 25th |
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
| Evangeline Parish | D | 24th |
| Lincoln Parish | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Richland Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Richland Parish recorded 828 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Richland Parish's reliability grade?
Richland Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Richland Parish?
The worst outage on record started February 18, 2021 (Winter Storm Uri), lasting 105 hours and affecting up to 5,585 customers.