West Baton Rouge Parish Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | 120 hrs | 10,103 (64%) | Hurricane Delta |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 66 hrs | 6,752 (43%) | Hurricane Barry |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 18 hrs | 5,868 (37%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| May 25, 2022 | 2 hrs | 5,097 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 0 hrs | 4,728 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, West Baton Rouge Parish recorded 961 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in West Baton Rouge Parish started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Delta), lasting 120 hours and leaving up to 10,103 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in West Baton Rouge Parish, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, West Baton Rouge Parish earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 West Baton Rouge Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
| Madison Parish | D | 25th |
| Richland Parish | D | 25th |
| St. Mary Parish | D | 25th |
| Evangeline Parish | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, West Baton Rouge Parish recorded 961 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is West Baton Rouge Parish's reliability grade?
West Baton Rouge Parish has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in West Baton Rouge Parish?
The worst outage on record started October 9, 2020 (Hurricane Delta), lasting 120 hours and affecting up to 10,103 customers.