Ouachita Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Ouachita 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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Ouachita Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ouachita Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 335 significant power outages in Ouachita Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27 – Sep 5, 2020) came when Hurricane Laura left 117,688 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 27 min of power per year, less than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 38th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 74 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Ouachita Parish has fallen recently: about 6 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 6, 2025) affected 908 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27 – Sep 5, 2020 | 117,688(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Laura |
| 2 | Oct 10–13, 2020 | 38,231(61.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 12–16, 2020 | 15,382(24.9%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 16–18, 2021 | 14,373(23.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 12–16, 2022 | 12,088(19.6%) | 5 | 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 Ouachita Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Ouachita Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor Owned | 1,129,260 | Not reporting | |
| Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 24,103 | 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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Ouachita Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ouachita Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Ouachita Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27 – Sep 5, 2020. It peaked at 117,688 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Laura.
How often does the power go out in Ouachita Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 335 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 74 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ouachita Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/ouachita-parish