Power Outage in Deridder, LA

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Deridder Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

February 8, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees and power poles are down in the area from a thunderstorm.

Neale - Neale
December 18, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several broken power poles were reported by Beauregard Electric Company in Deridder and Rospine causing numerous outages.

De Ridder - De Ridder
December 18, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A couple trees were downed along parish line road and one fell onto power lines.

Fulton - Fulton
February 17, 2021 - Ice Storm

Freezing rain pushed into the region before sunrise on the 17th. 1 tenth to 3 tenths of an inch of ice had accumulated by the end of the event causing power outages and hazardous driving conditions.

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October 9, 2020 - Tropical Storm

Wind gusts to around 75 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Mostly minor flooding was encountered across the parish, however heavier rain fell in the eastern sections and totals ranged from 5 to 15 inches. Bundick Creek reached moderate flood stage.

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Episodes

August 5, 2006

Trees and power lines blown down between DeRidder and Merryville.

June 3, 2003

Crossarms of powerline poles torn off near South Beauregard High School.

December 23, 2002

In a 5 mile wide swath, 7 homes were damaged from winds, a church roof was damaged by a fallen tree, several barns were damaged, and numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

March 25, 2002

Some trees and power lines were downed.

December 12, 2001

A small tornado touched down in wooded area near DeRidder, turning over an 18 wheeler and blowing down trees and power lines. One home received shingle damage to its roof. This tornado continued into Vernon Parish.

News

Power could be out until Saturday afternoon after transmission lines fall in Beauregard Parish Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Over 2,000 Beauregard Electric (BECi) customers are without power Friday after Cleco Cajun transmission lines fell onto a BECi distribution line, BECi says.

Sep 9, 2022

Nearly 2,000 residents without power in SWLA Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Nearly 2,000 residents in Southwest Louisiana are without power, primarily in the DeRidder and Moss Bluff areas.

Aug 24, 2022

BECi schedules outage in Burr Ferry, Evans & Anacoco for May 12 Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s power provider will have a scheduled outage in the Burry Ferry, Evans and Anacoco area on May 12.

May 10, 2022

Power Updates for Cenla Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Check here for the latest power outage updates in Central Louisiana.

Mar 30, 2022

Saturday Updates: Delta downgraded to tropical depression, causes outages, damage

Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening. The now-tropical depression headed for Mississippi left damage, major outages across south Louisiana

Oct 10, 2020

Hundreds still without power in Beauregard Parish after storm Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

Beauregard Parish is suffering a power outage this morning, according to the Beauregard Electric outage map.  Particularly DeRidder and other areas such as DeQuincy, Dry Creek are facing anywhere from 10-200 people without power.

Jun 4, 2018

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What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Deridder, Louisiana

City Deridder
County Beauregard
State Louisiana (LA)
Country United States
Zip Codes 70634

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