Morgan County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Tennessee
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2019 | 5 hrs | 1,948 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 0 hrs | 1,176 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 0 hrs | 1,132 (11%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 9, 2018 | 0 hrs | 1,123 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 1 hrs | 954 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 130 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started October 26, 2019, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 1,948 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 20 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Tennessee
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County | A | 95th |
| Henderson County | A | 94th |
| Dyer County | A | 96th |
| Unicoi County | A | 96th |
| DeKalb County | A | 97th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Morgan County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 130 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2019, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 1,948 customers.