Morris County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Texas
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.