Outage Update June 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. CT (Next Update at 9 p.m. CT)  

Progress continues as nearly 200 crews continue working around the clock to restore service as safely and quickly as possible to each and every remaining impacted customer from the June 11 storms.

To date, approximately 7,000 customers from the June 11 storm remain without power (down from approximately 86,640 total). With over 90% of impacted customers restored, many were able to have power returned sooner than originally projected.

We are also closely monitoring the potential for additional severe weather expected from Tuesday into Wednesday evening. Should this weather impact our service area, it may result in new outages or affect ongoing restoration efforts. Please know that all available crews remain fully committed to continuing restoration work as safely and quickly as possible, even as conditions evolve.

The most recent storm caused damage to more than 295 poles and 15 transmission towers, along with structural impacts to critical infrastructure. Crews are also working to repair downed wires and broken cross arms while managing significant tree and vegetation debris surrounding damaged equipment.

While some outages can be restored relatively quickly, others require more extensive repairs due to the level and complexity of that damage. As this work progresses, timelines may be adjusted to ensure restoration is completed safely and thoroughly. If your original estimate has shifted, please know that our crews remain focused on restoring service to all impacted customers as safely and quickly as possible, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

ESTIMATED TIMES OF RESTORATION BY COMMUNITY       

(IMPORTANT NOTE: Estimates below are when NIPSCO expects a majority of the remaining customers to be restored in these communities, based on current information. There may be individual cases that extend beyond the times provided.)

• Monday, June 15 by 6 p.m. CT – (Bristol, Chesterton, Hudson, Monon, Wolcottville)
• Monday, June 15 by 11 p.m. CT – (Boswell, Howe, Monticello, Morocco, Pine Village, Syracuse, Topeka)
• Tuesday, June 16 by 6 p.m. CT – (Angola, Brook, Fremont, Goshen, Hobart, LaGrange, Lake Station, Long Beach, Middlebury, Nappanee, Shipshewana)
• Wednesday, June 17 by 10 p.m. CT –  (Gary)
• Wednesday, June 17 by 11:59 p.m. CT –  (Merrillville, Portage)

We understand the challenges a multi-day outage presents and thank our customers for their patience and understanding.

Safety First – Stay Away from Downed Power Lines   

Most important to your safety is to avoid downed power lines, damaged poles or other hazardous situations. Every downed wire should be treated as a live wire, even if you don't see sparks or fire.

Restoration Process   

Following an assessment of the damage, NIPSCO’s restoration process begins with repairing large transmission and distribution lines that supply electricity to large numbers of customers in large geographic areas – including critical customers such as hospitals and emergency response. Repairs to other lines that serve smaller groups of customers can’t be made until the larger lines feeding electricity to those areas are repaired.   

Please Report Your Outage   

If you are experiencing a power outage, please text "out" to 444111 to report an outage, visit nipsco.com/outages or on the NIPSCO app, available on the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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