Morgan County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Colorado
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | 19 hrs | 4,196 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 25 hrs | 3,578 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 2 hrs | 3,490 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 5 hrs | 2,968 (20%) | High Wind |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 10 hrs | 2,695 (18%) | Blizzard |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 167 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started August 13, 2024, lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 4,196 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 28 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Colorado
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Larimer County | A | 82nd |
| Fremont County | A | 83rd |
| Arapahoe County | B | 79th |
| Mesa County | A | 83rd |
| Rio Grande County | B | 78th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 167 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 81st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started August 13, 2024, lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 4,196 customers.