Vermilion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 92 hrs | 18,996 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 129 hrs | 18,647 (63%) | Unnamed event |
| May 20, 2016 | 26 hrs | 12,116 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 4 hrs | 11,887 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 hrs | 9,972 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Vermilion Parish recorded 840 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Vermilion Parish started August 27, 2020, lasting 92 hours and leaving up to 18,996 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Vermilion Parish, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Vermilion Parish earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Vermilion Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Landry Parish | F | 17th |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | F | 13th |
| Rapides Parish | F | 18th |
| Avoyelles Parish | F | 12th |
| St. Martin Parish | F | 19th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Vermilion Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Vermilion Parish recorded 840 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Vermilion Parish's reliability grade?
Vermilion Parish has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Vermilion Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020, lasting 92 hours and affecting up to 18,996 customers.