Hundreds without power overnight after thunderstorms that damaged substation equipment

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

   1 report
   • daytondailynews.com04:00first to report
     Hundreds without power overnight after thunderstorms that damaged substation equipment

     More than 30,000 power customers were left in the dark after strong thunderstorms damaged power company equipment Friday, Aug. 7.

2. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • wndu.com01:24
     Indiana Michigan Power reports thousands without power after storms

     Indiana Michigan Power says about 9,000 customers were without power Sunday night after storms brought damaging winds and heavy rain to the region.

   • fox4beaumont.com18:24
     Storms knock out power to thousands

     Late morning and early afternoon thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 4,000 Entergy customers in Jefferson County.According to a check of the ENTERGY OUTAGE MAPat 1 p.m., more than 4,200 customers were in the da

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   5 reports
   • wcbm.com05:00
     Over 20k without power after severe storms Monday evening

     Nearly 21,700 BGE customers are without power Monday nigth after sever storms

   • wcpo.com20:08edited after publishing
     More than 75K homes remain without power after severe storms across Tri-State

     previouslyRoughly 150K homes without power amid severe storms, Tornado Warnings

     More than 75,000 homes are still without power across the Tri-State due to severe thunderstorms that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

   • fox19.com20:36
     Major storms cause heavy damage across Tri-State; 150K+ without power

     URL changednow www.fox19.com/2026/08/11/major-storms-cause-heavy-damage-across-tri-state/

     The storm prompted tornado warnings all across the Tri-State Tuesday afternoon.

   • wcpo.com20:39edited after publishing
     PHOTOS: Powerful storms sweep through Tri-State, knock down trees, power lines

     previouslyPHOTOS: Viewers send images of damage as powerful storms move through

     Pictures and video of storm damage are coming in after powerful storms prompted a series of tornado warnings across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Tuesday afternoon.

   • mymixfm.com23:28
     Thousands without power across the Wabash Valley

     FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Duke Energy is working to restore power as nearly 6,000 residents (as of 7:15 p.m.) across the Wabash Valley face outages. According to Duke Energy's power outage map, residents from Vermillion, Vigo, Clay, and Sullivan c...

4. Wed, 12 August 2026

   4 reports
   • wcpo.com02:11
     'It looked like a bomb went off'

     Race Road was left impassible Tuesday as large trees fell onto homes and cars pulling power lines into the roadway. Neighbors quickly began to dig out after the storm passed.

   • wcpo.com02:26
     'A lot of panic' | Northern Kentucky neighbors picking up the pieces after Tuesday's destructive storms

     A destroyed front porch and smashed out car in Park Hills, and multiple shut down intersections in Newport were some of the major aftermath WCPO saw across Northern Kentucky.

   • wcoapensacola.com07:55
     Deadly Midwest Storms Leave More Than 800,000 Without Power

     Hundreds of thousands of customers across the Midwest were left without electricity after severe storms moved through several states on Tuesday. Reute...

   • yahoo.com11:37
     Thousands in Kentucky without power after overnight storms

     The outages come after multiple rounds of storms moved through the area. Kentucky could see additional storms Aug. 12.

5. Thu, 13 August 2026

   3 reports
   • local12.com11:34
     Local schools close after extreme weather, some due to outages

     Several Cincinnati-area schools announced closures due to extreme weather and power outages.

   • ctnewsjunkie.com15:22
     UI Working To Restore Power To Thousands After Overnight Storms

     United Illuminating is working to restore power for more than 4,000 customers experiencing outages following overnight thunderstorms.

   • wsbt.com21:50
     Senior living community loses power, LaPorte community steps up like a "Boss" after storms

     Cleanup is well underway after storms ravaged Northern Indiana on Tuesday.That powerful storm left thousands of homes and businesses without power.LaPorte has s

6. Fri, 14 August 2026

   2 reports
   • dailyhive.com16:19
     11,000 in Vancouver without power as risk of 'severe' storm looms

     Over 11,000 Vancouver residents are without power on Friday morning, and there is a chance of a another severe storm.

   • myfox28columbus.com17:27
     Where Were You? Remembering the 2003 Blackout That Left Millions in the Dark

     On this day 23 years ago, a massive power outage left tens of millions of people in the dark across northeast and midwestern United States and parts of Canada.T

7. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • chicagocrusader.com19:27removed by the outlet
     NIPSCO customers without power in Gary rises to over 31,000

     The number of NIPSCO customers in Gary without power has risen to over 31,000, according to the latest data the utility company released at 4 p.m., Sunday,

8. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • 12onyourside.com00:06
     Here’s how to check and report power outages

     Here's how to check and report power outages in your area.

   • nbcchicago.com02:58edited after publishing
     Frustration grows as 125K remain without power in NW Indiana nearly a week after derecho

     previouslyPower outages in northwest Indiana persist nearly 1 week after derecho

9. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • wcti12.com02:32
     Power restored after tree downed lines along Broad Creek Road, Tideland Electric says

     Power has been restored after a downed tree caused an outage affecting over 2,900 members of Tideland Electric Membership Corporation on Monday night.According

10. Wed, 19 August 2026

    1 report
    • wuwm.com16:54
      Severe storms Tuesday damage property, down trees and leave thousands without power in Milwaukee area

      Severe storms in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday caused power outages, downed trees and damaged property. A falling tree damaged Wy'east Pizza in Washington Heights.

11. Thu, 20 August 2026

    5 reports
    • insideindianabusiness.com04:19
      Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms

      Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remained without power Wednesday, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region.

    • kurv.com07:05removed by the outlet
      Thousands Still Without Power After Midwest Wind Storm
    • Die Zeit (Germany)14:30edited after publishing
      Bis zu 600 Kräfte im Einsatz: «Und danach war Chaos»: Unwetter fegt über Rheinland-Pfalz

      previouslySchäden: Viele Orte im Westerwald nach Unwetter weiter ohne Strom

    • yahoo.com14:39
      A 'long recovery': Thousands in Northwest Indiana still without power

      About 370,000 Hoosiers lost power after huge storms. More than one week later, many in Northern Indiana still suffer outages that disrupt daily life.

    • PBS NewsHour22:50
      Indiana residents frustrated amid 10-day power outage following storms

      More than 70,000 people in northwestern Indiana are without power more than a week after a series of storms downed trees, knocked out power lines and flooded neighborhoods. Local officials are scrambling to restore electricity as frustrated residents accuse them of not doing enough. Stephanie Sy reports.

12. Fri, 21 August 2026

    7 reports
    • Die Zeit (Germany)04:17
      Indiana: Zehntausende sind nach Unwetter in USA seit Tagen ohne Strom

      URL changednow www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/2026-08/stromausfall-indiana-unwetter-northern-indiana-public-service-gxe

      68.000 Haushalte harren im US-Bundesstaat Indiana seit neun Tagen ohne Strom aus. In Ohio gab es nach starken Regenfällen Überschwemmungen.

    • NPR News06:40
      'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power

      Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen.

    • Google News - Top Stories06:40
      'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power

      'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power NPR ‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Painstaking wait for power continues in Northwest Indiana with transmission line setback in Schererville ABC7 Chicago Electricity headaches continue as fire knocks out power in NW Indiana NBC 5 Chicago Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms AP News

    • kcur.org09:00
      Wyandotte County is still recovering after storms killed power. Federal help isn't likely

      A heavy thunderstorm dumped inches of rain and hail on Kansas City, Kansas, leaving at least 60 homes in need of major repair, but the damage isn't likely to trigger a federal response.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:25
      Severe thunderstorms leave nearly 26,000 households without power in southeastern France

      1,000 households remain without electricity

    • Google News - Top Stories15:34
      Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO, alleges lack of vegetation management prior to storm

      Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO, alleges lack of vegetation management prior to storm WGN-TV Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana, transmission line setback in Schererville ABC7 Chicago Desperation mounts as thousands in Indiana endure 10 days without power The Seattle Times ‘Pinching on food’: Gary remains in dark for 11th day as pressure on NIPSCO mounts WGN-TV ‘What else can happen?' Water main break adds to Indiana troubles NBC 5...

    • Google News - Top Stories19:28
      Desperation Mounts in Indiana After 10 Days Without Power

      Desperation Mounts in Indiana After 10 Days Without Power The New York Times 'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power NPR Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here’s How You Can Help Block Club Chicago Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO, alleges lack of vegetation management prior to storm WGN-TV Thousands without power in NW Indiana after pole fire, downed lines NBC 5 Chicago

13. Sat, 22 August 2026

    7 reports
    • yahoo.com04:00edited after publishing
      Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana

      previouslyPainstaking wait for power continues in NW Indiana with transmission line setback in Schererville

      A class-action lawsuit against NIPSCO claims the utility company inadequately performed vegetation management in and around power lines, and that fallen trees led to power outages that impacted people...

    • Google News - Top Stories13:03
      Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana

      Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana The Washington Post Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here’s How You Can Help Block Club Chicago Indiana residents endure 11th day without power after storms topple power lines The Guardian Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana, transmission line setback in Schererville ABC7 Chicago As power surrounds them, 8 Hammond homes without power seek answers from...

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)14:02
      Burze na Podlasiu. 100 tys. odbiorców bez prądu

      Piątkowe burze nad Podlasiem spowodowały setki interwencji i masowe awarie energetyczne. Bez zasilania pozostaje ok. 100 tys. odbiorców, a w Olszynce wiatr zerwał dach obory.

    • The Guardian World15:08
      Indiana residents endure 11th day without power after storms topple power lines

      33,124 residents still in the dark as utility company says it is working to restore power in north-west of state Thousands of residents of north-west Indiana on Saturday were headed for their 11th day without electric power after storms swept through the state, toppling trees and power lines, earlier in August. The powerless conditions have led to food lines, closed businesses, dead phones, no schools, spoiled food, dirty clothes, dry gas pumps and a multitude of other deleterious effects on...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)18:56
      Aufatmen in der Region: Nach Unwetter im Westerwald wieder alle Gebäude am Stromnetz
    • Google News - Top Stories23:30
      ‘It’s Been Terrible’: Thousands in Indiana Remain Without Power

      ‘It’s Been Terrible’: Thousands in Indiana Remain Without Power The New York Times Chicago-area storm recovery: ComEd sends crews from Illinois to assist NIPSCO with NW Indiana power restoration ABC7 Chicago Gary storm victims fill generators at a gas station, watch DVDs in their car, eat hot lunch at a school Chicago Sun-Times Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here’s How You Can Help Block Club Chicago NIPSCO provides latest outage numbers as storm recovery continues in...

    • Google News - Top Stories23:50
      Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms

      Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms CBS News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

14. Sun, 23 August 2026

    5 reports
    • thesouthafrican.com12:25
      Power outages hit several Durban areas after intense windstorm

      Several Durban areas have been left without electricity after strong winds damaged overhead power infrastructure on Saturday, 22 August.

    • BBC News World15:54edited after publishing
      Frustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days

      previouslyThousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms

      In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".

    • Google News - Top Stories15:54
      Thousands struggling without power in Gary, Indiana 12 days after severe storms

      Thousands struggling without power in Gary, Indiana 12 days after severe storms BBC NIPSCO restoration continues, cites large number of broken poles after August 11 storms WSBT How 99 mph winds left Gary in the dark for nearly two weeks Chicago Sun-Times Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm NPR ‘It’s Been Terrible’: Thousands in Indiana Remain Without Power The New York Times

    • NPR News16:55
      Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm

      A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11

      3 reprints

      • wboi.org23 Aug, 16:55their copy
      • kjzz.org23 Aug, 16:55their copy
      • wnmufm.org23 Aug, 16:55their copy
    • Google News - Top Stories16:55
      Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm

      Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm NPR Thousands struggling without power in Gary, Indiana 12 days after severe storms BBC Chicago-area storm recovery: World Central Kitchen provides free meals to NW Indiana residents in Gary amid NIPSCO power outages ABC7 Chicago Indiana Gov. Mike Braun blasts NIPSCO for ‘failing' residents NBC 5 Chicago ‘Pinching on food’: Gary remains in dark for 11th day as pressure on NIPSCO mounts WGN-TV

15. Mon, 24 August 2026

    9 reports
    • newrepublic.com00:00
      Indiana Mayor Speaks Out as Residents Near Two Weeks Without Power

      Thousands in the majority-Black city of Gary, Indiana, have been left without electricity after deadly storms.

    • kwbu.org08:45
      Thousands of Indiana residents without power 2 weeks after powerful storm

      Two weeks after extreme weather in Northwest Indiana, more than 10,000 are still without power. Some residents worry that Gary, a predominantly Black city, may be the last to see the lights go on.

    • iheart.com12:45
      Thousands In Indiana Face Ongoing Power Outages

      Over 10,000 Indiana residents remain without power nearly two weeks after storms hit. Governor Mike Braun criticizes NIPSCO for delays, while ComEd crews assist. A lawsuit alleges NIPSCO's poor vegetation management worsened outages. Relief efforts continue as the state seeks federal aid.

    • iheart.com12:45
      Thousands In Indiana Face Ongoing Power Outages

      Over 10,000 Indiana residents remain without power nearly two weeks after storms hit. Governor Mike Braun criticizes NIPSCO for delays, while ComEd crews assist. A lawsuit alleges NIPSCO's poor vegetation management worsened outages. Relief efforts continue as the state seeks federal aid.

    • iheart.com12:45
      Thousands In Indiana Face Ongoing Power Outages

      Over 10,000 Indiana residents remain without power nearly two weeks after storms hit. Governor Mike Braun criticizes NIPSCO for delays, while ComEd crews assist. A lawsuit alleges NIPSCO's poor vegetation management worsened outages. Relief efforts continue as the state seeks federal aid.

    • The Guardian World13:39
      Indiana mayor calls it ‘unacceptable’ for thousands to have no power two weeks after storm

      Gary mayor says 12 days is ‘too long’ for residents to go without power after storm downed trees on to power lines The mayor of Gary, Indiana , has said it is “unacceptable” that thousands of residents in the city are still without power nearly two weeks after an 11 August storm known as a derecho brought 90 mph, straight-line winds, downing trees on to power lines. “We’re at day 12, and 12 days is too long for families to be without power,” Eddie Melton, Gary’s mayor, said in a video address...

    • Google News - Top Stories19:07
      ‘Unacceptable’: US city without power for nearly 2 weeks as frustration grows

      ‘Unacceptable’: US city without power for nearly 2 weeks as frustration grows Syracuse.com Indiana Governor Calls for Power Company to Be Investigated The New York Times ‘Getting no help’: Thousands in Gary, Indiana, still without power nearly 2 weeks after storms NBC News Business Ins and Outs | More business reopening after devastating; Low Country Merrillville and Mi Sueño close nwitimes.com Gov. Braun calls for investigation into NIPSCO as storm restoration stretches to week two WSBT

    • freerepublic.com22:00
      'Environmental Racism'? Actual Cause of Gary, Indiana's 12-Day Blackout Leaves Man in Shambles
    • Google News - Top Stories23:09
      ‘Getting no help’: Thousands in Gary, Indiana, still without power nearly 2 weeks after storms

      ‘Getting no help’: Thousands in Gary, Indiana, still without power nearly 2 weeks after storms NBC News Frustration builds in US city struggling without power for 12 days BBC Gov. Braun calls for investigation into NIPSCO as storm restoration stretches to week two WSBT Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms The New York Times Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms AP News

16. Tue, 25 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories04:00
      Gary residents turn to prayer as power outage stretches into third week

      Gary residents turn to prayer as power outage stretches into third week WFYI Powerful storms knocked out power in northwest Indiana 2 weeks ago. This majority Black city has suffered the most CNN Gary, Indiana power outage update: Gov. Mike Braun seeks investigation into NIPSCO as storm damage recovery approaches 2nd week ABC7 Chicago Storm-Hit Chicago Area’s Anger Mounts After 13 Days of Darkness Bloomberg Nearly 3,000 NIPSCO customers without power with deadline just hours away CBS News

    • wfdd.org15:55
      Indiana power outage raises concerns about data centers

      The outage is adding to concerns from some residents of Hobart, Indiana, about a planned Amazon data center that would rely on power from the local utility company.

      1 reprint

      • klcc.org25 Aug, 15:55their copy
    • medicaldaily.com20:20
      Northwest Indiana's Two Week Outage Nears Its End, and the Food and Medication Decisions Begin Now

      As power returns to Gary and Portage after two weeks, households face decisions about spoiled food, warmed medication, and generator safety.

17. Wed, 26 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Die Zeit (Germany)10:23
      Verkehrschaos bleibt aus: Stromausfall in Heilbronn – bis zu 15.000 Menschen betroffen
    • carsonnow.org15:50
      Planned NV Energy outage affecting 272 Carson City customers

      NV Energy reports 272 local customers are without power Wednesday morning, mostly on the west side of Carson City, due to a planned outage. According to reports, the outage should […]

    • housingwire.com20:21
      Indiana real estate broker reflects on recent severe storms, power outages

      Despite power outages and storm damage, local real estate professionals have kept business moving while doing what they can to help.

18. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
    • kctv5.com23:23edited after publishing
      Some BPU customers charged for electricity while power was out after KCK storm

      previouslyWyandotte County storm outage led to estimated charges for some BPU customers, utility says

      The recent Wyandotte County storm outage led to estimated charges for some BPU customers, the utility said.

19. Sat, 29 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories15:14
      LIVE UPDATES: San Antonio-area power outages could last several days, CPS Energy and city officials say

      LIVE UPDATES: San Antonio-area power outages could last several days, CPS Energy and city officials say KSAT KSAT Connect: Viewers share photos of rain, lightning across San Antonio area KSAT Over 65,000 still without power after storms, CPS says power could take days to restore KABB Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage Texas Public Radio | TPR Residents evacuated, power lines down after tree crash at North Side apartments WOAI

    • Google News - Top Stories23:30
      Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage

      Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage Texas Public Radio | TPR City, CPS Energy Share Joint Storm Recovery Efforts City of San Antonio (.gov) Viewers share photos and videos of storm damage across San Antonio on KSAT Connect KSAT City opens overnight resilience hubs while working to restore power, officials say kens5.com San Antonio power outages could last days; cooling centers open San Antonio Express-News

20. Mon, 31 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Times of India07:27
      Storm knocks out power, but San Antonio barber keeps cutting hair outside

      A powerful storm hit San Antonio’s West Side, knocking down trees, damaging homes and leaving more than 112,000 customers without power at its peak. As residents cleaned up and struggled with the heat, Misfit barbershop owner Juan Martinez moved his barber chair outside and continued serving customers despite the power outage.

    • krcgtv.com21:26
      More than 2,000 customers without power in Columbia

      The City of Columbia Power and Light's outage map showed that five incidents caused 2,634 residents to be without power.

21. Wed, 2 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World12:16
      Blackout risk rises as heatwave stresses largest US electric grids

      US energy department warns of potential for outages in PJM Interconnection, serving 67 million from DC to Chicago The risk ⁠of power outages ⁠is expected to ​escalate across a broad swath of the United States on Wednesday as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity supplies ⁠serving millions of homes and businesses from the midwest through the mid-Atlantic. The US Department of Energy warned of the potential for heightened blackout risks in ⁠the PJM Interconnection, the largest US...

    • dailylocal.com17:20
      Summer thunderstorms roll through Chester County

      Very strong straight line winds caused trees to take power lines down causing power failures.

22. Thu, 3 September 2026

    2 reports
    • thenews.com.pk03:14
      Toronto storm causes widespread flooding as 45,000 customers lose power

      Tens of thousands of Toronto residents remained without power on Wednesday evening after a powerful storm brought severe flooding, road closures and travel disruption across the Greater Toronto...

    • wtvr.com16:43
      Richmond man's message to Dominion Energy after 24 outages: 'Just do better'

      A Richmond homeowner near Chippenham Hospital has had 24 power outages since last February. Dominion Energy says it will address the issue.

23. Fri, 4 September 2026

    2 reports
    • ckxsfm.com08:23
      Untitled report - London, London, City Of, United Kingdom · Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada · Essex County, Ontario, Canada

      Another afternoon and evening of wicked storms across southwestern Ontario, complete with a tornado warning. Thursday’s storm brought high winds, heavy rain, and in some areas, hail, causing damage in […]

    • yahoo.com12:26
      More than 250K without power in Michigan as more storms expected

      More than 250,000 DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers were without power Friday after storms hit metro Detroit and southeast Michigan on Thursday.

24. Sat, 5 September 2026

    1 report
    • wsws.org08:00
      Tornado hits Detroit’s east side, as storms leave 250,000 without power in Michigan

      Aging power grids were once again overwhelmed as heavy storms tore across Michigan for the second time this summer.