Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Summary
Power outages continue for over 30,000 people in northwest Indiana after deadly storms hit the area starting August 11, 2026. The storms caused flooding, destroyed power lines, and led Indiana's governor to request disaster aid from the federal government.Key Facts
- Severe storms struck northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000.
- Record rainfall from the storms caused flooding in several communities, including Gary, Indiana.
- More than half of Gary's residents lost electricity; the city has a high poverty rate.
- Over 30,100 customers remained without power days after the storms, down from a peak of 374,500 outages.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun asked FEMA for a major disaster declaration covering 54 counties, estimating damages over $5 billion.
- A class-action lawsuit claims the power company NIPSCO failed to trim trees near power lines, causing outages; NIPSCO denies this.
- Residents have been using a community center for meals, air conditioning, and to charge phones.
- Gary's mayor called for more accountability from the utility company and better emergency management.
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