Duke Energy has restored power for more than 98% of its customers affected by power outages across Indiana as of 9 a.m. ET Friday. Crews will continue with restoration efforts in the areas hardest hit by high winds, tornadoes and significant rainfall from Wednesday’s severe weather.
Duke Energy has restored power to more than 74,000 customers who were affected by high winds and significant rainfall that ripped through Indiana yesterday, causing more than 85,000 power outages. Crews are working to restore the approximately 10,500 customers who remained without power as of 11:45 a.m.
Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for severe weather that has the potential to produce damaging winds and flooding in its Indiana service territory later today.
April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are recognizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects.
On March 31, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for an additional 20 years.