Morgan CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Utah
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | 54 hrs | 2,881 (82%) | Heavy Snow |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,781 (79%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,772 (79%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 4 hrs | 2,769 (79%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 3, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,769 (79%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Morgan County recorded 463 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Morgan County started January 1, 2023 (Heavy Snow), lasting 54 hours and leaving up to 2,881 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Morgan County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Morgan County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Morgan County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver County | D | 34th |
| Summit County | D | 36th |
| Piute County | D | 39th |
| Weber County | C | 47th |
| Grand County | C | 58th |
Most reliable counties in Utah
The top 3 counties in Utah by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Daggett County | A | 98th |
| Kane County | A | 98th |
| Duchesne County | A | 97th |
Least reliable counties in Utah
The bottom 3 counties in Utah by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | D | 25th |
| Beaver County | D | 34th |
| Summit County | D | 36th |
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 Morgan County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Morgan County recorded 463 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Morgan County's reliability grade?
Morgan County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The worst outage on record started January 1, 2023 (Heavy Snow), lasting 54 hours and affecting up to 2,881 customers.