Morrow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | <1 hr | 4,621 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 17, 2017 | <1 hr | 4,507 (19%) | Unnamed event |
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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).
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 |
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 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.