Morris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 116 hrs | 4,132 (48%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 197 hrs | 3,252 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,050 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 2 hrs | 3,019 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 39 hrs | 2,711 (31%) | Winter Weather |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Morris County recorded 902 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morris County started April 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 116 hours and leaving up to 4,132 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Morris County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morris County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Texas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morris County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Waller County | F | 12th |
| Camp County | F | 12th |
| Liberty County | F | 12th |
| Falls County | F | 12th |
| Hardin County | F | 12th |
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 Morris County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Morris County recorded 902 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Morris County's reliability grade?
Morris County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morris County?
The worst outage on record started April 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 116 hours and affecting up to 4,132 customers.