St. Landry 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 9, 2020 | 145 hrs | 33,738 (71%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 59 hrs | 31,988 (68%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 27, 2020 | 81 hrs | 25,541 (54%) | Tropical Storm |
| May 17, 2024 | 38 hrs | 16,625 (35%) | Flash Flood |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 11 hrs | 12,891 (27%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, St. Landry Parish recorded 1,200 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in St. Landry Parish started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 145 hours and leaving up to 33,738 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in St. Landry Parish, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, St. Landry Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 St. Landry Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish | F | 18th |
| Vermilion Parish | F | 15th |
| St. Martin Parish | F | 19th |
| Webster Parish | D | 20th |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in St. Landry Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, St. Landry Parish recorded 1,200 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is St. Landry Parish's reliability grade?
St. Landry Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in St. Landry Parish?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 145 hours and affecting up to 33,738 customers.