Morrow County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Ohio
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 136 hrs | 16,030 (66%) | Tornado |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 7 hrs | 7,708 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 6 hrs | 5,002 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 0 hrs | 4,621 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 17, 2017 | 1 hrs | 4,507 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morrow County recorded 444 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morrow County started June 14, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 136 hours and leaving up to 16,030 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Morrow County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morrow County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Morrow County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | C | 47th |
| Fairfield County | C | 48th |
| Guernsey County | C | 48th |
| Highland County | C | 44th |
| Ashland County | C | 49th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morrow County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morrow County recorded 444 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Morrow County's reliability grade?
Morrow County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morrow County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2022 (Tornado), lasting 136 hours and affecting up to 16,030 customers.