Union Parish, LA Power Outages
Utilities serving Union 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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Union Parish power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union Parish since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 372 significant power outages in Union Parish, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 24 – Sep 17, 2020) came when Hurricane Laura left 13,543 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 59 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Louisiana average of 28 hr 40 min. That ranks 6th of 64 Louisiana counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 330 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union Parish has fallen recently: about 40 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 78 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–31, 2025) affected 1,974 customers (27.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 24 – Sep 17, 2020 | 13,543(100%) | 25 | Hurricane Laura |
| 2 | Jul 16–18, 2023 | 8,002(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 10–22, 2023 | 6,672(94.1%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 19–25, 2023 | 6,436(90.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 8–12, 2024 | 6,059(85.4%) | 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 Union Parish?
Electric companies with service territory in Union 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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Union Parish power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union Parish right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union Parish?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Louisiana LLC, Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Union Parish, Louisiana.
What was the worst power outage in Union Parish?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 24 – Sep 17, 2020. It peaked at 13,543 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 Union Parish?
EAGLE-I has recorded 372 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 59 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 330 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union Parish, LA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/louisiana/union-parish