Jefferson Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Jefferson 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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Jefferson Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Jefferson Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 29 – Oct 27, 2021) came when flooding left 204,888 customers (88.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 39 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 20th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson Parish has fallen recently: about 7 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 72 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 3,480 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29 – Oct 27, 2021 | 204,888(88.8%) | 60 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 14, 2020 | 180,496(78.2%) | 18 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Sep 11–14, 2024 | 68,190(29.6%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 25–29, 2015 | 38,946(16.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 24–26, 2025 | 37,388(16.2%) | 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 Jefferson Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor Owned | 1,129,260 | 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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Cities in Jefferson Parish
Kenner, Gretna
Nearby counties
Jefferson Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC provide electric service in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 29 – Oct 27, 2021. It peaked at 204,888 customers without power (88.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 39 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/jefferson-parish