Thousands in Gary, Indiana Still Without Power After Severe Storms
Thousands of Gary, Indiana residents remained without power on Monday following severe storms that caused widespread damage the previous week. Fallen trees blocked streets, traffic lights were inoperable, and residents were dealing with the aftermath. The local utility company, NIPSCO,…
Chicago, IL, August 19, 2026 —
Thousands of residents in Gary, Indiana, continued to face power outages on Monday, more than a week after severe storms swept through the region, leaving a trail of widespread damage.
The storms, which occurred the previous week, resulted in fallen trees that blocked streets and left traffic lights inoperable, significantly disrupting daily life for many in Gary and surrounding areas. Residents have been grappling with the ongoing aftermath of the extreme weather.
NIPSCO, the local utility company, stated that as of Monday, over 100,000 residents across Northwest Indiana were still without electricity. The company has provided an estimated timeline for restoration, with expectations to restore power to the majority of affected customers by Tuesday. The remaining customers are anticipated to have power back by Friday.
The severe storms have also been linked to multiple fatalities. At least seven deaths in Indiana have been attributed to the recent storm activity.
The full extent of the damage and the specific timeline for complete restoration efforts are ongoing. Further updates are expected as NIPSCO continues its work to restore power.
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