Damage and restoration efforts from August 11 storm
The August 11, 2026, derecho that hit Northwest Indiana, and the storms that followed, caused unprecedented damage to the region and to NIPSCO’s system.
We recognize the significant hardship that the prolonged outages caused for affected communities, and we have heard the questions and concerns from our customers. NIPSCO is focused on examining our response and applying lessons learned for future severe storms – to build a stronger electric system and stronger communities.
Our commitment: We will do better.
This storm will inform NIPSCO’s approach moving forward. We have hired an independent third-party expert to conduct a thorough review of our storm response, and we will release the results publicly.
This storm will also help all
of us think about how Indiana prepares for severe weather, which is becoming much more common. An event of this scale is not something a utility responds to alone. It requires coordination among the utility, state government, local leaders, emergency-management
agencies, first responders, and communities. We are committed to being a good partner and to engaging in this important conversation.
Customer Assistance and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
8-11 Storm | 10. How are changing weather patterns affecting NIPSCO’s approach to preparing for storm?
Changing weather patterns are a reality.
Like other utility companies all over the country, we need to continue to harden our system so our customers have the safe and reliable energy they deserve in the face of these changes.
This will take sustained discussion with our customers, as well as our regulators, community officials, and first responders, to determine how best to balance risk with affordability and make changes that are effective and efficient.
We are committed to being a good partner and engaging in that conversation.
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