Duke Energy restores more than 171,000 outages across Greater Cincinnati, repairs continue as company works to determine restoration times

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) reports it has restored power to more than 171,000 customers in Greater Cincinnati over the past 24 hours following multiple rounds of severe weather. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, outages restored totaled 145,548 in Ohio and 25,921 in Kentucky, with 102,589 customers still without power across both states.

According to the company, more than 1,000 additional workers from outside Ohio and Kentucky are joining restoration efforts. Beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, many customers can view estimated restoration times on Duke Energy’s Outage Map, which will be updated as damage assessments continue.

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• More than 1,000 additional workers joining restoration effort
• Customers can begin viewing restoration estimates at 7 p.m. Wednesday

CINCINNATI, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past 24 hours, Duke Energy workers have restored power to more than 171,000 customers across Greater Cincinnati despite multiple rounds of severe weather, fallen trees, road closures and extensive damage to the electric system.

The following outage figures are as of 4 p.m. Wednesday. Refer to the Duke Energy Outage Map for up-to-date figures and, when available, estimated restoration times.

	OUTAGES RESTORED	CURRENT OUTAGES
OHIO	145,548	85,579
KENTUCKY	25,921	17,010
TOTAL	171,469	102,589

Note: Duke Energy serves about 765,000 electric customers in Ohio and 155,000 electric customers in Kentucky.

The latest

• Despite multiple rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday that caused additional outages and slowed restoration efforts, crews continue to make steady progress while working through fallen trees, blocked roads, damaged poles and extensive damage to the electric system.
• More than 1,000 additional lineworkers, tree trimmers, damage assessors and support personnel from outside Ohio and Kentucky are supporting the restoration effort or traveling to the region to assist.
• Beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, many customers will be able to see when their power is expected to be restored by visiting Duke Energy's Outage Map. Because of the extensive damage in some areas, restoration estimates for some outages may not be available immediately.
• Damage assessments remain ongoing. As workers gain access to damaged infrastructure and complete assessments, restoration plans and estimated restoration times will continue to be updated.

Our view
Andy Cassidy, Duke Energy storm director:

• "Our crews have made significant progress under extremely challenging conditions, but we still have substantial work ahead of us.
• "We're pulling in more than 1,000 additional workers to support this restoration effort. They'll work alongside our employees and contractors in Ohio and Kentucky to safely restore service for our customers as quickly as possible.
• "We're also reaching a point where we can begin providing estimated restoration times for many outages. We know customers want information about when their power will be restored, and we're working to provide that information as quickly as possible. We appreciate their continued patience as damage assessments continue."

What's next

• Lineworkers, tree crews and damage assessors will continue working around the clock to repair and replace damaged equipment, clear debris and restore service.
• Restoration work is progressing across the region, with many customers already restored and thousands more expected to regain service soon. Some outages, particularly those involving broken poles, downed lines or significant equipment damage, may require more time to repair.
• Duke Energy restores power using a process designed to return service to the greatest number of customers as quickly and safely as possible while prioritizing facilities that support public health and safety.
• As damage assessments continue, Duke Energy will communicate updates – including estimated restoration times – to customers through the company's Outage Alerts and its Outage Map.
• Customers can also stay informed through the Duke Energy mobile app.

What customers should expect

• Stay safe: Stay away from downed or sagging power lines and anything they're touching, operate generators safely and follow other post-storm tips.
• Report hazards: Call 911 and Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky at 800.543.5599.
• Keep roads clear: Move over for first responders and utility trucks and treat intersections with nonworking signals as four-way stops.

Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky
Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky, subsidiaries of Duke Energy, provide electric service to 920,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in a 3,000-square-mile service area, and natural gas service to 563,000 customers in a 2,650-square-mile service area, in Ohio and Kentucky.

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 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

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FAQ

How many Duke Energy (DUK) customers in Greater Cincinnati had power restored by August 12, 2026?

Duke Energy reports restoring power to more than 171,000 customers in Greater Cincinnati over the past 24 hours. According to the company, this includes 145,548 in Ohio and 25,921 in Kentucky, with restoration continuing as severe weather damage is repaired.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) customers remain without power in Ohio and Kentucky as of August 12, 2026?

As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, Duke Energy reports 102,589 customers still without power across Ohio and Kentucky. According to the company, current outages include 85,579 in Ohio and 17,010 in Kentucky, with crews working through extensive storm-related damage.

When can Duke Energy (DUK) customers in Greater Cincinnati see estimated power restoration times?

Duke Energy says many customers will begin seeing estimated restoration times starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday via its online Outage Map. According to the company, some areas with extensive damage may not have immediate estimates as damage assessments and repairs continue.

How many additional workers is Duke Energy (DUK) bringing in for the August 2026 Cincinnati storm restoration?

Duke Energy is deploying more than 1,000 additional workers to support restoration in Greater Cincinnati. According to the company, extra lineworkers, tree trimmers, damage assessors, and support personnel from outside Ohio and Kentucky are assisting or traveling to the region to speed repairs.

What restoration process does Duke Energy (DUK) use after the August 2026 storms in Ohio and Kentucky?

Duke Energy states it uses a restoration process designed to return service to the greatest number of customers as quickly and safely as possible. According to the company, it prioritizes facilities supporting public health and safety while repairing damaged equipment and clearing debris.

What safety steps does Duke Energy (DUK) recommend for customers after the August 2026 Greater Cincinnati storms?

Duke Energy urges customers to stay away from downed or sagging power lines and anything touching them. According to the company, customers should operate generators safely, follow post-storm safety tips, report hazards to 911 and Duke Energy, and keep roads clear for utility crews.