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NIPSCO Targets Full Northwest Indiana Power Restoration by Friday

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NIPSCO aims to restore power for all Northwest Indiana customers by Friday night.
The August 11 derecho produced 99-mph wind gusts in Gary.
At the storm’s peak, roughly 301,000 customers lost electricity across the region.
More than 70,000 people in Northwest Indiana remained without power nine days after the storm.
About 22,000 Gary customers still lacked electricity, with full restoration not expected until August 25.

History

Historical Context

The June 29, 1998 Corn Belt derecho raced over 600 mi, produced gusts up to 100 mph, and left roughly 500,000 customers without power while causing about $125 million in damage, marking one of the Midwest’s earliest large-scale straight-line wind events. The August 11, 2024 derecho that knocked out NIPSCO service to 301,000 Indiana customers echoes that legacy, highlighting ongoing grid-resilience challenges.

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Story summary

NIPSCO aims to restore power for all Northwest Indiana customers by Friday night.
The August 11 derecho produced 99-mph wind gusts in Gary.
At the storm’s peak, roughly 301,000 customers lost electricity across the region.
More than 70,000 people in Northwest Indiana remained without power nine days after the storm.
About 22,000 Gary customers still lacked electricity, with full restoration not expected until August 25.

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