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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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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A street light illuminating heavy, torrential rainfall at night along overhead utility power lines during a severe storm.

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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