Cameron Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cameron Parish, Louisiana don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Cameron Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cameron Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 201 significant power outages in Cameron Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27 – Sep 22, 2020) came when Hurricane Laura left 1,997 customers (74.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 60 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 5th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 64% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cameron Parish has fallen recently: about 8 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 111 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 86 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27 – Sep 22, 2020 | 1,997(74.1%) | 27 | Hurricane Laura |
| 2 | Oct 27–28, 2021 | 1,602(59.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 6, 2019 | 1,118(41.5%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Aug 5–7, 2020 | 1,118(41.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 20–21, 2015 | 1,106(41%) | 2 | 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 Cameron Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Cameron Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor Owned | 1,129,260 | Not reporting | |
| SLEMCO | Cooperative | 118,812 | Not reporting | |
| Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,052 | Not reporting |
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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Cameron Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cameron Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cameron Parish by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cameron Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Southwest Louisiana E M C, Jefferson Davis Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Cameron Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27 – Sep 22, 2020. It peaked at 1,997 customers without power (74.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Laura.
How often does the power go out in Cameron Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 201 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 60 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cameron Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/cameron-parish