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Power restored in Gonzales after downed tree strikes powerline on La. 621

4 hours 35 minutes 34 seconds ago Friday, June 19 2026 Jun 19, 2026 June 19, 2026 10:41 AM June 19, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

GONZALES — La. 621 in Gonzales near the railroad tracks was partially blocked Friday morning after a tree fell onto power lines, causing a power outage west of the area. 

By 8:30 a.m., the roadway reopened.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office first reported the incident around 4:41 a.m. 

According to Entergy's outage map, 885 customers were without power after the downed tree broke the power lines. Earlier in the day, more than 1,300 people were without power.

By 10:50 a.m., power was restored for Entergy customers.

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