Tensas ParishPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 8 hrs | 3,165 (76%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2018 | 15 hrs | 3,101 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 281 hrs | 2,866 (69%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 27 hrs | 2,795 (67%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 2,658 (64%) | Winter Storm Uri |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tensas Parish recorded 1,054 distinct power outage events, averaging 11.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tensas Parish started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 8 hours and leaving up to 3,165 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Tensas Parish, with 139 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tensas Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 1st 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 Tensas Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Parish | F | 1st |
| Jefferson Parish | F | 1st |
| Tangipahoa Parish | F | 1st |
| St. James Parish | F | 1st |
| Plaquemines Parish | F | 1st |
Most reliable counties in Louisiana
The top 3 counties in Louisiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | C | 52nd |
| West Carroll Parish | C | 47th |
| Franklin Parish | D | 34th |
Least reliable counties in Louisiana
The bottom 3 counties in Louisiana by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Parish | F | 0th |
| Lafourche Parish | F | 0th |
| St. Helena Parish | F | 0th |
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 Tensas Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tensas Parish recorded 1,054 outage events, averaging 11.3 hours each.
What is Tensas Parish's reliability grade?
Tensas Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 1st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tensas Parish?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 8 hours and affecting up to 3,165 customers.