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Storm Restoration Update:
As of 9 p.m. CT | Aug. 15, 2026
Next scheduled update: 7 a.m. CT | Aug. 16, 2026
⚡ Customers currently without power: 146,000
✅ Customers restored since the start of the event: 175,000
📈 Historic Storm Event
Three consecutive severe weather events have caused unprecedented damage across NIPSCO's electric system.
- Approximately 301,000 outages following Tuesday's storm
- Approximately 313,000 outages following Wednesday's storm
- Approximately 317,000 outages following Thursday's storm
- Approximately 321,000 outages following Saturday's storm
At peak, more than 60% of NIPSCO's electric customers were without power, making this one of the largest outage events in company history.
Resources Supporting Restoration
Thousands of NIPSCO employees, contractor resources, mutual assistance personnel, employees from affiliated Columbia Gas companies, and support from the Indiana National Guard continue working around the clock to restore service safely and as quickly as possible.
Restoration Expectations
⚡ Current System-Level ETRs
- Approximately 90% restored by Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 11:59 p.m.
- Approximately 100% restored by Friday, Aug. 21 at 11:59 p.m.
- Community-specific restoration estimates expected Sunday evening, Aug. 16
Restoration timelines remain subject to change as additional damage is identified and weather conditions evolve.
Medical Equipment & Special Circumstances
We understand that some customers depend on electrically powered medical or life-support equipment, and we recognize the challenges extended outages may present. Customers should follow their emergency preparedness plans and use backup power or alternative arrangements as needed. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
❄️Cooling Centers and Community Resources
We understand many customers remain without power and are looking for places to stay cool and safe.
For the latest information on cooling centers, shelters, and other community resources, customers should visit the Indiana Department of Homeland
Security's Open Shelters & Centers Dashboard, which is updated as locations open, close, or modify operating hours.
Emergency Operations Status
🚨 Electric Operations remains in emergency response mode through Friday, Aug. 21.
To support restoration efforts, crews and resources continue to be focused on storm response and power restoration.
During this period:
- Emergency response and restoration activities remain the highest priority.
- Some non-emergency electric work may be delayed.
- Service disconnections for non-payment will not be performed while emergency operations remain in effect.
Outage Map Questions
🗺️ Customers may not see their specific address on the outage map.
The outage map is intended to provide a general view of outages and restoration activity across our service territory and is not designed to display individual customer addresses.
Not seeing an address on the outage map does not mean NIPSCO is unaware of the outage.
Customers should continue to report outages and monitor restoration progress through the outage map and updates on NIPSCO.com.
Safety Reminder
⚠️ Stay away from downed power lines.
Always assume a downed power line is energized and dangerous, even if you don't see a spark or flame. Never touch a downed line or anything it may be contacting, including trees, fences, vehicles or standing water.
Report downed power lines immediately by calling 911 and 1-800-4NIPSCO (1-800-464-7726).
Weather Outlook
⛈️ Additional storm activity remains possible across northern Indiana over the next 24-48 hours.
Additional severe weather could:
- Cause new outages
- Create additional damage
- Impact ongoing restoration efforts
- Extend restoration timelines in affected areas
We appreciate our customers' continued patience and understanding as restoration work continues following this historic three-day storm event.
Current power outages
Find your location to see outage status, cause and estimated restoration time.
- This map is updated every 10 minutes
- You can view reported power outages in your area by searching for your city or zip code, selecting a pin on the map, or by clicking a city on the table
STORM DOCUMENTATION: JUNE 11 STORM
Customers who need storm-related documentation for the June 11 storm can view the list of affected communities below.
STORM DOCUMENTATION: JUNE 24 STORM
Customers who need storm-related documentation for the June 24 storm can view the list of affected communities below.
STORM DOCUMENTATION: AUGUST 11 STORM
Customers who need storm-related documentation for the August 11 storm can view the list of affected communities below.
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More about outages
How we restore power
Being without power is inconvenient. When your power goes out, our team works quickly to restore your power.
Trees and power lines
If you see any lines sagging into trees or laying on the ground, do not touch the lines. Report it immediately by calling 1-800-4NIPSCO (1-800-464-7726) 24 hours a day.
Generator safety
Learn how to safely use a generator during an outage.
Report a street light outage
Find or report a street light outage in your neighborhood.
Prepare for an outage
It’s important you know what to do before, during and after a storm to keep you safe.
Service line damage
Your service line (often referred to as a weatherhead) is part of your home. If it gets damaged, you may have a responsibility to have repairs made.
Frequently asked questions
Do you reimburse for lost food in my refrigerator/freezer?
We accept claims for losses from power outages caused by NIPSCO. However, storms are considered an act of nature, so we do not reimburse customers for damages to property or food spoilage.
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Why does my power go out?
Trees are the leading cause of power outages, but cars hitting poles, animals getting into electrical equipment and weather conditions can all have an impact on interruptions to your service.
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Why do my neighbors have power and I don't?
There are two likely causes. Either your home or business is tied to a different electric circuit/line than your neighbor. Or, there might be a situation only affecting your home/business that requires your attention - such as your circuit breaker or weatherhead.
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Am I a priority to be restored if I have life support?
We are not able to provide priority response to life support/medical equipment members in the restoration process. It’s important that members with special needs make prior arrangements for a back-up power supply. This may mean having a generator or going to a health care facility that has back-up power.
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Why are there leftover branches and debris left in my yard?
During routine, scheduled tree trimming work, our crews do clean up debris left behind. However, when crews work on damaged trees during storms, they focus on repairs that are critical to restoring power, and do not clean up or remove branches and debris that may be left behind. Contact your local city officials for more information on storm debris disposal.
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