Webster ParishPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | 97 hrs | 7,641 (30%) | Hurricane Laura |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 52 hrs | 5,655 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 77 hrs | 5,646 (22%) | Tornado |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 204 hrs | 5,594 (22%) | Hail |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 19 hrs | 5,280 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Webster Parish recorded 990 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Webster Parish started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 97 hours and leaving up to 7,641 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Webster Parish, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Webster Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Louisiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Webster Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Parish | F | 19th |
| Rapides Parish | F | 18th |
| Morehouse Parish | D | 22nd |
| Ouachita Parish | D | 23rd |
| St. Landry Parish | F | 17th |
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 Webster Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, Webster Parish recorded 990 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Webster Parish's reliability grade?
Webster Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Webster Parish?
The worst outage on record started August 27, 2020 (Hurricane Laura), lasting 97 hours and affecting up to 7,641 customers.