Duke Energy utility worker standing next to a bucket truck on a tree-lined road in Cincinnati during power restoration efforts following a derecho.

Duke Energy details Cincinnati power restoration after damaging derecho

Power restoration remains a major issue across Greater Cincinnati after a powerful derecho caused widespread outages.  The restoration crews faced about 1,000 mainline events that required significant repairs, according to recent reporting. The Aug. 11 derecho caused extensive damage across Greater Cincinnati, knocking down trees, utility poles and power lines. More than 274,000 Duke Energy…

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Duke Energy restores most Cincinnati storm outages

More than 261,000 customers lost power during the storms, according to Duke Energy.  The company said crews had restored 222,653 outages by Thursday afternoon. The restoration effort followed storms that brought damaging winds, fallen trees and widespread utility damage across the Cincinnati region. FOX19 reported that more than 49,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power…

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Utility workers in an elevated bucket truck repairing overhead power lines amidst heavy tree coverage.

Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Outages continued Thursday as more than 52,000 customers remained without power after severe storms hit Greater Cincinnati. The outages included 43,387 customers in Greater Cincinnati and 9,073 in Northern Kentucky as of 5 a.m. Thursday. More than 171,000 customers have regained power since Tuesday’s destructive storms, according to Duke Energy. The company continues to assess…

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Duke Energy outages leave about 130,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Severe storms moved through the Cincinnati area Tuesday afternoon and evening, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity.  At the peak of the event, outage reports exceeded 170,000 customers, according to local reports and community updates.  By Wednesday, Duke Energy reported that roughly 130,000 customers remained without power as crews continued restoration…

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Severe storm outages leave 172,000 Duke Energy customers without power across Cincinnati region

Severe thunderstorms, including tornado-warned storms, moved through the Cincinnati region Tuesday afternoon and evening, causing widespread damage and one of the largest power outage events of the year.  As of 6 p.m., Duke Energy reported approximately 172,000 customers without power across its service territory.  Emergency crews responded to reports of fallen trees, damaged utility infrastructure…

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Tri-State outages: Storms knock out power to thousands in Cincinnati area

Tri-State outages leave thousands without power after severe storms hit overnight. Severe storms swept through the Cincinnati metro area and the wider Tri-State overnight, triggering widespread power disruptions.  Strong wind gusts, reported as high as 58 mph, knocked down trees and power lines, leading to significant outages across multiple communities. At their peak, the outages…

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