Richland Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Richland 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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Richland Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richland Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 306 significant power outages in Richland Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 14–24, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 5,585 customers (62.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 27 min of power per year, less than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 56th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 133 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richland Parish has fallen recently: about 6 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 18 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 29, 2025) affected 472 customers (5.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 14–24, 2021 | 5,585(62.5%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Aug 27–31, 2020 | 4,533(50.7%) | 5 | Hurricane Laura |
| 3 | Sep 21, 2015 | 3,859(43.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | May 15, 2023 | 3,694(41.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 7, 2015 | 3,471(38.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Richland Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Richland Parish (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (LA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | Investor Owned | 1,129,260 | Not reporting | |
| Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc. | Cooperative | 17,817 | 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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Richland Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richland Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richland 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 Richland Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Northeast Louisiana Power Coop Inc. provide electric service in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Richland Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 14–24, 2021. It peaked at 5,585 customers without power (62.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Richland Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 306 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 133 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richland Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/richland-parish