More than 160,000 Duke Energy customers in Ohio and Kentucky remain without power as second round of storms is expected

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) reports that more than 160,000 customers in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky remained without power as of 10 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2026, after severe storms in Greater Cincinnati. At the peak, more than 180,000 customers lost service.

About 134,000 affected customers are in southwest Ohio and 26,000 in Northern Kentucky. Crews are working around the clock, using lineworkers and self-healing grid technology to assess damage, clear debris and restore power, but additional storms and high winds may extend outages and slow restoration.

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CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy crews have been working quickly and safely to assess damage, clear debris and restore power after severe storms caused major destruction across Greater Cincinnati on Tuesday.

The latest

• More than 180,000 customers lost power as severe storms moved through Greater Cincinnati on Tuesday.

• About 160,000 Duke Energy customers remain without power as of 10 p.m., including about 134,000 customers in southwest Ohio and 26,000 customers in Northern Kentucky.

• Crews have restored power to thousands of customers, but fallen trees, broken poles and damaged equipment continue to slow restoration efforts.

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

• Additional severe weather is expected late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, with the potential to cause additional outages and further slow restoration efforts.

Our view
Andy Cassidy, Duke Energy storm director:

• "Our crews will be working around the clock to restore power as quickly and safely as possible for our customers.

• "We've been monitoring this storm system and were prepared. Even so, we've seen an even greater impact and significant damage than anticipated across the region, and another round of severe weather could create additional challenges.

• "We're still assessing damage in many areas, but customers should be prepared for extended outages, particularly where crews must rebuild sections of the electric system.

• "We appreciate our customers' patience and understanding as we work to get everyone back on line."

What's next

• Lineworkers continue to assess damage and restore power as conditions allow. The company has also used self-healing technology to remotely reroute power around damaged equipment.

• In areas where road conditions remain too hazardous for travel, Duke Energy will deploy lineworkers, damage assessors and tree trimmers as soon as they can safely reach the damaged infrastructure.

• For safety, crews cannot perform elevated work in bucket trucks when winds reach 30 mph or higher, which may slow restoration in some areas.

• 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 times of restoration – to customers through the company's Outage Alerts and its Outage Map.

• Customers can also stay updated via the Duke Energy smartphone app available via Apple Store or Google Play.

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 Ohio and Kentucky are without power after the August 11, 2026 storms?

As of 10 p.m. on August 11, 2026, about 160,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power. According to Duke Energy, this includes roughly 134,000 customers in southwest Ohio and 26,000 in Northern Kentucky following severe storms in Greater Cincinnati.

What is causing the August 11, 2026 Duke Energy (DUK) power outages in Greater Cincinnati?

The outages are caused by severe storms that moved through Greater Cincinnati, bringing major destruction. According to Duke Energy, fallen trees, broken poles and damaged equipment are slowing restoration, and a second round of storms is expected, which could cause additional outages and complicate repair work.

How is Duke Energy (DUK) restoring power after the August 2026 storms in Ohio and Kentucky?

Duke Energy is using lineworkers, damage assessors, tree crews and self-healing technology to restore service. According to Duke Energy, power is restored first to the greatest number of customers and to critical health and safety facilities, with work dependent on safe road conditions and wind speeds below 30 mph.

What should Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky customers do during the August 11, 2026 power outages?

Customers should stay away from downed or sagging power lines and report hazards immediately. According to Duke Energy, customers should call 911 and Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky at 800.543.5599, operate generators safely, keep roads clear for crews, and treat intersections with dark signals as four-way stops.

How can Duke Energy (DUK) customers check outage status in Ohio and Kentucky on August 11, 2026?

Customers can track outage status using Duke Energy’s Outage Map and Outage Alerts. According to Duke Energy, updates and estimated restoration times are shared through these tools and the Duke Energy smartphone app, available via the Apple Store and Google Play for Ohio and Kentucky users.

How many customers does Duke Energy (DUK) serve in Ohio and Kentucky overall?

Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky provide electric service to about 920,000 customers and natural gas service to 563,000 customers. According to Duke Energy, these customers are located across service areas of 3,000 and 2,650 square miles respectively in Ohio and Kentucky.