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NIPSCO Plans Full Power Restoration in Gary by Aug. 25

8/23/2026

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NIPSCO says power will be fully restored in Gary, Indiana by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 25.
More than 33,000 Gary customers remained without electricity as of Aug. 22.
The Aug. 11 derecho produced 99 mph wind gusts in Gary, comparable to a Category 2 hurricane.
Governor Mike Braun formally requested an expedited major disaster declaration for 54 Indiana counties from FEMA.
Indiana announced up to $5,000 emergency grants per family for storm-affected residents.

History

Historical Context

June 1998 derecho traveled over 600 miles, produced gusts up to 100 mph, knocked out power for about half a million customers, and led Gov. Frank O'Bannon to secure a FEMA disaster declaration. The August 2024 storm in Gary prompted Gov. Mike Braun to seek an expedited FEMA declaration for 54 counties, showing Indiana’s recurring reliance on federal aid.

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Story summary

NIPSCO says power will be fully restored in Gary, Indiana by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 25.
More than 33,000 Gary customers remained without electricity as of Aug. 22.
The Aug. 11 derecho produced 99 mph wind gusts in Gary, comparable to a Category 2 hurricane.
Governor Mike Braun formally requested an expedited major disaster declaration for 54 Indiana counties from FEMA.
Indiana announced up to $5,000 emergency grants per family for storm-affected residents.

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