Morgan County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2016 | 2 hrs | 5,356 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 5,089 (58%) | Hail |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 7 hrs | 5,083 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 99 hrs | 4,787 (55%) | Ice Storm |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 4,680 (54%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 966 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started August 6, 2016, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 5,356 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 120 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Ohio
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | F | 9th |
| Harrison County | F | 9th |
| Meigs County | F | 12th |
| Vinton County | F | 8th |
| Lawrence County | F | 15th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 966 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started August 6, 2016, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 5,356 customers.