Morgan CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 | <1 hr | 4,680 (54%) | Unnamed event |
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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).
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 |
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 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.