Tangipahoa 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 29, 2021 | 577 hrs | 68,621 (94%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 81 hrs | 34,037 (47%) | Heavy Snow |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 7 hrs | 28,202 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 76 hrs | 22,600 (31%) | Hurricane Francine |
| Nov 21, 2020 | <1 hr | 21,260 (29%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tangipahoa Parish recorded 2,324 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tangipahoa Parish started August 29, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 577 hours and leaving up to 68,621 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Tangipahoa Parish, with 275 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. James Parish | F | 1st |
| Plaquemines Parish | F | 1st |
| St. Charles Parish | F | 1st |
| Sabine Parish | F | 1st |
| Terrebonne 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 Tangipahoa Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tangipahoa Parish recorded 2,324 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Tangipahoa Parish's reliability grade?
Tangipahoa Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tangipahoa Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 29, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 577 hours and affecting up to 68,621 customers.