Natchitoches Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Natchitoches 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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Natchitoches Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Natchitoches Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 370 significant power outages in Natchitoches Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 26 – Sep 9, 2020) came when flooding left 13,109 customers (39.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 37th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Natchitoches Parish has fallen recently: about 12 hr 60 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 492 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 26 – Sep 9, 2020 | 13,109(39.8%) | 15 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 29 – Jun 2, 2017 | 7,870(23.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 10–12, 2020 | 7,327(22.2%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 16–19, 2023 | 7,251(22%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16–22, 2021 | 6,958(21.1%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
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 Natchitoches Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Natchitoches Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor Owned | 1,129,260 | Not reporting | |
| Cleco | Investor Owned | 295,892 | Not reporting | |
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 234,765 | Not reporting | |
| City of Natchitoches | Municipal | 8,354 | 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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Natchitoches Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Natchitoches Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Cleco Power LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, City of Natchitoches provide electric service in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Natchitoches Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 26 – Sep 9, 2020. It peaked at 13,109 customers without power (39.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Natchitoches Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 370 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Natchitoches Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/natchitoches-parish