St. Landry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.