Ascension Parish, LA Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 1 customers in Ascension Parish, Louisiana were without power, reported by Dixie Electric Membership Corp - (LA).
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp - (LA) | 1 |
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Ascension Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ascension Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 404 significant power outages in Ascension Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 29 – Sep 17, 2021) came when Hurricane Ida left 54,507 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 26th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 63% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 148 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ascension Parish has fallen recently: about 14 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 54 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 4,248 customers (8.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29 – Sep 17, 2021 | 54,507(100%) | 20 | Hurricane Ida |
| 2 | Sep 10–15, 2024 | 42,788(82.8%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 25–30, 2015 | 18,441(35.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 20–21, 2016 | 16,046(31%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 26–28, 2020 | 15,761(30.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Ascension Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Ascension Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor Owned | 1,129,260 | Not reporting | |
| DEMCO (Dixie Electric Membership Corp) | Cooperative | 119,759 | 1 out |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Louisiana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Ascension Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ascension Parish right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 1 customers in Ascension Parish were without power according to Dixie Electric Membership Corp - (LA).
Which electric company serves Ascension Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Dixie Electric Membership Corp - (LA) provide electric service in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Ascension Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 29 – Sep 17, 2021. It peaked at 54,507 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Ida.
How often does the power go out in Ascension Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 404 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 148 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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