Duke Energy Reports More Than 200,000 Outages In Indiana, Ohio And Kentucky Following Ice Storm

Last updated on Thursday, November 15, 2018

(UNDATED) - Duke Energy reported that more than 200,000 customers in the company’s Midwest service territory were affected by power outages following an overnight ice storm that covered roads, trees and power lines with as much as a quarter inch of ice.

Latest outage numbers can be found here.

As of 3 p.m., the company had restored approximately 84,000 Midwest customers. Approximately 38,000 customers in Indiana were still without power, while approximately 78,000 customers in Ohio and Kentucky had no electric service.

In Indiana, the following areas have been hardest hit: Clarksville, Corydon, Madison, Seymour, Connersville, and Columbus.

In Ohio/Kentucky, the hardest hit areas include Butler, Hamilton, Clermont, and Kenton counties.

Damage assessment is underway. Once we have more information from the damage assessment, we will be able to provide estimated times of restoration. Company officials stressed that in rural and isolated areas, restorations may take longer due to icy and dangerous roads.

Other information:

Freezing rain causes more damage to our electrical system than any other form of precipitation. It clings to tree limbs, causing them to lean or fall on power lines. This has caused extensive damage to power lines in certain areas.
Duke Energy customers that have special needs/medical indicators may want to consider making alternative arrangements in the event of an extended power outage.
Be sure to check on family members, friends, and neighbors who have special medical needs or who are elderly, to ensure they have necessary emergency supplies.
Stay away from fallen and sagging power lines. Keep children, pets, and others away from power lines.
Consider all power lines - as well as trees, branches and anything else in contact with power lines - energized and dangerous

Reporting outages

Customers who experience an outage during the storm should call the automated outage-reporting system as follows:

Indiana - 800-343-3525
Ohio/Kentucky - 800-543-5599
text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).

Customers can also report an outage or view current outages online at www.duke-energy.com/outages.

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