NIPSCO: Power Restoration Ongoing After Two Tornadoes Confirmed
• The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) announced that power restoration is underway following Tuesday's severe storms, which included two confirmed tornadoes. An EF-1 tornado traveled from Orland Park, Illinois, to Munster and Hammond, Indiana, while an EF-2 tornado moved from Monee, Illinois, to Crown Point, Indiana. The storms also brought a derecho with straight-line winds of 70-100+ mph, causing widespread damage across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. As of August 13, 2026, 90% of NIPSCO's 235,012 affected customers are expected to have power restored by August 18, with full restoration anticipated by August
• Source time: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:06:22 GMT.
Impact & Risks
The storms caused extensive damage across Lake, Porter, and Newton counties in Indiana, as well as parts of northeastern Illinois. Communities like Munster, Crown Point, and Hammond were particularly affected, with widespread power outages and structural damage. A peak wind gust of 99 mph was recorded at Gary/Chicago International Airport. The storms also disrupted schools and led to disputes over property damage, highlighting the challenges of recovery.
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