Louisiana Power Outages
Use this Louisiana outage page to understand where customer impact is highest and how broadly outages are spread across the state.
About 1,172 tracked customers are currently without power out of 2,312,618 total tracked customers (around 0.1%). We currently track 73 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in East Baton Rouge (758), St. Tammany (553), and St. Mary (444).
The latest data suggests a comparatively stable outage picture in Louisiana, although localized service problems may still be reported by utilities. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:12 PM. The visible update time provides context for the latest outage totals shown here.
Louisiana power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Louisiana
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge | 758 | 227,064 | Mar 19, 2026 2:37 PM |
| St. Tammany | 553 | 141,029 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| St. Mary | 444 | 19,026 | Mar 19, 2026 2:44 PM |
| Caddo | 218 | 123,511 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| Orleans | 196 | 194,890 | Mar 19, 2026 3:16 PM |
| Calcasieu | 114 | 104,343 | Mar 19, 2026 2:49 PM |
| Tangipahoa | 75 | 73,672 | Mar 19, 2026 2:34 PM |
| Bossier | 64 | 65,076 | Mar 19, 2026 3:24 PM |
| Rapides | 44 | 53,252 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
| Vernon | 44 | 25,104 | Mar 19, 2026 2:49 PM |
Cities and regions in Louisiana
Utility providers in Louisiana
Cleco Power
Customers out: 1,083 · Tracked: 304,757
Entergy
Customers out: 242 · Tracked: 457,687
Dixie Electric Membership Corporation
Customers out: 217 · Tracked: 118,528
Colquitt EMC
Customers out: 117 · Tracked: 73,000
Beauregard Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 43 · Tracked: 44,595
Southwestern Electric Power Co
Customers out: 36 · Tracked: 126,578
Southwest Louisiana EMC
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 120,288
Washington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 4 · Tracked: 53,647
Claiborne Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 24,211
Concordia Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 14,302
Lafayette Utilities System
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 71,800
Panola-Harrison Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 9,450
What may cause outages in Louisiana
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Louisiana
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Louisiana?
There is no single statewide update cycle. Providers refresh counts at different times, so the best way to judge freshness is to check the timestamp shown on this page.
What should I do during a power outage in Louisiana?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:12 PM