Morgan CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 86 hrs | 12,304 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 24 hrs | 11,374 (29%) | Tornado |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 113 hrs | 9,739 (25%) | Hail |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 73 hrs | 7,882 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 21, 2021 | 8 hrs | 7,780 (20%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 689 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started April 1, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 86 hours and leaving up to 12,304 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| LaGrange County | C | 42nd |
| Posey County | C | 44th |
| Steuben County | C | 42nd |
| Benton County | C | 44th |
| Newton County | C | 41st |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 689 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started April 1, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 86 hours and affecting up to 12,304 customers.