Plaquemines Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Plaquemines 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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Plaquemines Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Plaquemines Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 303 significant power outages in Plaquemines Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 24 – Sep 25, 2021) came when Hurricane Ida left 12,572 customers (89.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 44 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 16th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 136 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Plaquemines Parish has fallen recently: about 7 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 81 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27, 2025) affected 343 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 24 – Sep 25, 2021 | 12,572(89.7%) | 33 | Hurricane Ida |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 7, 2020 | 12,430(88.7%) | 11 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | May 25–26, 2025 | 6,535(46.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 24–25, 2015 | 5,588(39.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 25–30, 2015 | 5,585(39.9%) | 6 | 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 Plaquemines Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Plaquemines 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.
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Plaquemines Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Plaquemines Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Plaquemines 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 Plaquemines Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC provide electric service in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Plaquemines Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 24 – Sep 25, 2021. It peaked at 12,572 customers without power (89.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Ida.
How often does the power go out in Plaquemines Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 303 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 44 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 136 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Plaquemines Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/plaquemines-parish