West Carroll ParishPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Louisiana
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 17 hrs | 1,701 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 11, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,414 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 3 hrs | 1,411 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 1 hrs | 1,407 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 35 hrs | 1,393 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, West Carroll Parish recorded 395 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in West Carroll Parish started May 23, 2024, lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 1,701 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in West Carroll Parish, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, West Carroll Parish earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Carroll Parish.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | C | 52nd |
| Franklin Parish | D | 34th |
| Catahoula Parish | D | 30th |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | D | 26th |
| Iberia Parish | D | 26th |
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 West Carroll Parish?
Between 2014 and 2025, West Carroll Parish recorded 395 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is West Carroll Parish's reliability grade?
West Carroll Parish has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in West Carroll Parish?
The worst outage on record started May 23, 2024, lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 1,701 customers.