Duke Energy crews restore power to more than 73,000 after severe storms in Indiana

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Duke Energy has successfully restored power to over 73,000 customers in Indiana following severe storms that caused more than 100,000 outages across 28 districts. As of 6 a.m. ET, approximately 31,000 customers remained without power. The company has deployed more than 500 additional crew members to assist in restoration efforts, particularly in heavily impacted areas including Bartholomew, Hamilton, Monroe, Union, and Vigo counties. The storms brought wind gusts up to 70 mph, causing significant damage to trees, power lines, and poles. Duke Energy is prioritizing repairs to major power lines and critical infrastructure like hospitals and water facilities, while providing customers with multiple ways to report outages including their mobile app, website, text messaging, and phone services.

Positive

• Quick response with restoration of power to 73,000 out of 104,000 affected customers
• Deployment of 500 additional crew members to expedite restoration
• Multiple convenient outage reporting channels available for customers
• Systematic restoration approach prioritizing critical infrastructure

Negative

• 31,000 customers still without power
• Widespread outages affecting nearly all 28 service districts
• Significant infrastructure damage to power lines and poles

PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has restored power to more than 73,000 customers who were affected by severe and damaging storms that ripped through Indiana yesterday, causing more than 100,000 power outages across nearly all of the 28 districts the company serves. Crews are working to restore approximately 31,000 customers who remained without power as of 6 a.m. ET.

Power line technicians, tree trimmers, damage assessors and other support personnel have been assessing damage and restoring outages. Wind gusts reached as high as 70 miles per hour in some areas, taking down trees, power lines and poles.

The company has brought in more than 500 additional crew members to supplement its statewide workforce and respond to the hardest hit areas, including Bartholomew, Hamilton, Monroe, Union and Vigo counties.

Estimated restoration times – once determined for specific areas – will be posted at duke-energy.com/outages and customers who are registered to receive Duke Energy text outage alerts will receive a text once an estimated restoration time is established for their location.

"I want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding as our crews work quickly and safely to restore power," said Clint Carnahan, general manager of emergency preparedness at Duke Energy. "We're bringing in hundreds of additional resources to supplement our local workforce and help with power restoration in the hardest hit areas."

Power restoration process

During power restoration, the company's priority is to repair large power lines and other infrastructure that will return power to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. Additionally, it prioritizes essential services such as hospitals and water pumping and treatment facilities. Crews then can work on repairs affecting individual neighborhoods and homes. Click here for information on how Duke Energy restores power.

How to report outages

Duke Energy customers who experience a power outage can report it the following ways:

• Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
• Use the Duke Energy mobile app (download the Duke Energy App on your smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play).
• Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
• Call Duke Energy's automated outage reporting system at 1.800.343.3525.

More tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety.

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 920,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.

Duke Energy 

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. 

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. 

More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. 

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FAQ

How many customers did Duke Energy restore power to after the Indiana storms?

Duke Energy restored power to more than 73,000 customers, with approximately 31,000 still without power as of 6 a.m. ET.

What areas were most affected by the Duke Energy power outages in Indiana?

The hardest hit areas included Bartholomew, Hamilton, Monroe, Union and Vigo counties, with storms affecting nearly all 28 districts Duke Energy serves in Indiana.

How can Duke Energy (DUK) customers report power outages?

Customers can report outages through duke-energy.com, the Duke Energy mobile app, texting OUT to 57801, or calling 1.800.343.3525.

What was the severity of the storms affecting Duke Energy's Indiana service area?

The storms brought wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour, causing extensive damage to trees, power lines, and poles across the service area.

How many additional crew members did Duke Energy deploy for power restoration?

Duke Energy brought in more than 500 additional crew members to supplement its statewide workforce for power restoration efforts.