Sabine ParishPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | 312 hrs | 15,100 (73%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Oct 19, 2015 | 2 hrs | 14,819 (72%) | Drought |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 24 hrs | 11,083 (54%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 3 hrs | 9,368 (45%) | Heat |
| Jul 22, 2015 | 3 hrs | 9,353 (45%) | Heat |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sabine Parish recorded 1,868 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sabine Parish started August 26, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 312 hours and leaving up to 15,100 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Sabine Parish, with 227 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sabine Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Sabine Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Parish | F | 1st |
| Terrebonne Parish | F | 1st |
| Plaquemines Parish | F | 1st |
| St. James Parish | F | 1st |
| Tangipahoa Parish | F | 1st |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sabine Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sabine Parish recorded 1,868 outage events, averaging 3.9 hours each.
What is Sabine Parish's reliability grade?
Sabine Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sabine Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 26, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 312 hours and affecting up to 15,100 customers.