Morgan County Power Outage History
2018–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 4 hrs | 12,404 (18%) | Heat |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 5 hrs | 8,941 (13%) | Strong Wind |
| May 10, 2024 | 2 hrs | 7,821 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 24 hrs | 6,477 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0 hrs | 6,227 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 313 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started August 11, 2023 (Heat), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 12,404 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh County | A | 92nd |
| Lawrence County | A | 96th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Limestone County | A | 99th |
| Marshall County | A | 99th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 313 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 93rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started August 11, 2023 (Heat), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 12,404 customers.