De Soto Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving De Soto 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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De Soto Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in De Soto Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 384 significant power outages in De Soto Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28 – Jun 8, 2017) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,891 customers (55.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 34th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 152 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in De Soto Parish has held roughly steady recently: about 25 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 22 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 397 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28 – Jun 8, 2017 | 12,891(55.9%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 27 – Sep 7, 2020 | 12,118(52.6%) | 12 | Hurricane Laura |
| 3 | Jun 15–22, 2023 | 11,091(48.1%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 31 – Jun 6, 2024 | 6,642(28.8%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jan 11–15, 2021 | 6,032(26.2%) | 5 | Winter storm |
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 De Soto Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in De Soto Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco | Investor Owned | 295,892 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 234,765 | Not reporting | |
| Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,431 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Louisiana. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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De Soto Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in De Soto Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for De Soto 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 De Soto Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Cleco Power LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in De Soto Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28 – Jun 8, 2017. It peaked at 12,891 customers without power (55.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in De Soto Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 384 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 152 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "De Soto Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/de-soto-parish