Severe storms moved through Northwest Indiana, causing widespread damage and leaving tens of thousands without power. For many, this goes beyond an outage. It disrupts homes, businesses and daily life.
Severe weather is not new to Northern Indiana, but recent rounds of storms have brought high winds, heavy rain and reports of tornado activity across the region. Events like this can cause widespread damage and make restoration more complex.
When storms hit like this, we’re focused on restoring power and keeping people informed.
What we’re seeing across Northern Indiana
Crews are working across the region, assessing damage and starting repairs. We’re seeing:
- Downed lines
- Broken poles
- Damage across the system
In many areas, crews must secure the site and clear hazards before repairs can begin. Conditions are still changing. Safety comes first.
What it takes to restore power
- Assess damage
- Clear hazards
- Repair major infrastructure that serves multiple communities
That work brings the most customers back online first. After that, crews move into neighborhoods and restore power locally. A lot of work has to happen before it reaches your street.
What this means for you
If your power is still out, crews may be working on other parts of the system first. That includes the parts that need to be fixed before your area can be restored. Much of this is not visible, but it directly affects when your service comes back.
What to expect next
Restoration depends on the extent of damage, access and the order repairs need to happen. Some areas will come back quickly. Others, especially where damage is more severe, may take longer. We’re still assessing damage and will keep sharing updates as we learn more.
Our commitment
When it matters most, people need two things: power back on and clear information. Crews are working across the region to restore service as safely and quickly as possible. We’ll keep you informed as work continues.
Stay safe and stay informed
- Stay at least 50 feet away from downed lines.
- Treat all lines as energized
- Report outages through official channels
- Follow NIPSCO updates for the latest information
