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MLGW mobilizes crews to restore power after 100k+ outage from Memphis storms

Memphis Light, Gas and Water says more than 100,000 customers lost power after a Bow Echo storm hit Memphis and Shelby County, with peak outages near 130,000. Crews—including 30 contractor teams—are assessing damage and prioritizing hospitals, water treatment, and sewer facilities, aiming for a multi-day recovery and most customers expected to be restored by Thursday evening, per early assessments; the City of Germantown and Olive Branch reported related outages and downed trees.

via Action News 5|

#local #memphis #mlgw

national3 days ago•23 min saved

Indiana grapples with lingering power outages 10 days after storm

Ten days after a powerful storm hit Gary, Indiana, thousands remain without power as residents scramble for generators and gas while utility crews race to restore electricity and communities brace for a lengthy recovery.

via The Washington Post|

#disaster-planning-and-response #indiana-united-states #national

us-news3 days ago•23 min saved

Storm Floods Turn NYC Streets Into Rivers, Snarling Commutes

Heavy storms dumped heavy rainfall across New York City and parts of New Jersey, turning streets into gushing rivers, flooding the Long Island Expressway, prompting FDNY water rescues and snarling commutes in Queens and Brooklyn; some subway services (A, C, E) faced delays that were later resolved, while a Level 3/4 flash-flood risk extended through NYC and northern New Jersey and a tornado watch covered several states.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn #floods #new-york-city

news5 days ago•19 min saved

Gary Faces Weeklong Power Outages After Indiana Storms

Thousands in Gary, Indiana, and surrounding Northwest Indiana have been without power for more than a week after August storms produced 99‑mph winds that knocked out power lines and stoplights. While NIPSCO has restored about 282,000 customers in the region, more than 83,000 remain without electricity, including over 27,000 in Gary. The outages have strained access to water, food, and cooling, led to school closures, and drawn state and FEMA assistance as residents vent frustration, including a resident who cried, 'I can’t take it.'

via TheGrio|

#gary #indiana #news

weather9 days ago•24 min saved

Sunday Storms Bring Flood Risk to West of Baltimore

Forecast for Sunday, Aug 16, 2026, calls for a soggy day in the Baltimore area with severe storms and flood risk, especially to the west of the city. An 80% chance of storms is expected, with a high near 77°F, followed by a pattern of continued showers and milder conditions through the week.

via Just In Weather|

#baltimore #flooding #forecast

local11 days ago•0 min saved

Missouri Storms Leave Thousands Without Power as Crews Rush to Restore Service

Wednesday evening storms knocked out power for thousands in southeast Missouri; Ameren Missouri had restored about 19,000 customers by Thursday morning with 600 crews on site and more en route, while current outages included 1,259 in Cape Girardeau County, 125 in St. Francois, 1 in Stoddard, and small counts in Cape Girardeau and Perry counties.

via KFVS12|

#ameren-missouri #cape-girardeau-county #local

weather12 days ago•20 min saved

Hawaii braces for possible life-threatening floods as budding tropical storm nears

A forming tropical storm—Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C—is forecast to pass near Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, with a 90% chance of strengthening into a tropical storm and the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, and life-threatening flooding.

via The Washington Post|

#floods #hawaii-united-states #storms

weather12 days ago•2 min saved

Midwest Storms Knock Out Power for 540,000 Homes, Indiana Most Affected

Powerful thunderstorms across the US Midwest left about 540,000 homes and businesses without power, with Indiana hardest hit (roughly 267,000 outages). Utilities mobilized thousands of workers as restoration work could take days amid widespread damage from downed lines, trees, and flooding. The system disruptions came with multiple fatalities and flood rescues, prompting state responses including National Guard support and emergency efforts in several states.

via The Guardian|

#indiana #midwest #power-outages

weather12 days ago•1 min saved

Cincinnati Braced for Afternoon Storms and 2–4 Inch Rainfall

A new round of afternoon storms moves into Greater Cincinnati, bringing 2–4 inches of additional rain and renewed flooding risk; expect a dry morning with fog, then scattered to numerous storms late afternoon through Friday, with continued heavy rain, especially in Indiana; the weekend looks dry but hot.

via WLWT|

#cincinnati #flooding #forecast

local12 days ago•5 min saved

Portage Home Explosion Kills One as Severe Storms Rock Northwest Indiana

A suspected home explosion in Portage, Indiana during a severe storm left one person dead and leveled the residence, as emergency responders faced debris and hazardous conditions amid widespread storm damage and power outages. Authorities are investigating the cause, with roads blocked and response times extended; residents were asked to stay home, and Portage declared an emergency while schools canceled classes due to the destruction and ongoing recovery efforts.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#derecho #explosion #indiana

weather12 days ago•8 min saved

Ohio Storm Recovery: Scam Warnings and Power Restorations Continue

Central Ohio continues storm recovery after Aug. 11’s widespread damage, which the Weather Service preliminarily classed as a derecho with winds up to 82 mph. About 135,000 customers lost power at the peak, and roughly 76,000 remained without power as of Aug. 12; restoration is targeted for noon Aug. 13 in southwest Columbus and Aug. 14 in other areas. Officials warned residents about scam contractors exploiting recovery, urging written estimates and payment by credit card. First responders handled a record volume of calls (about 1,100) plus 1,800 to the 311 center, with Columbus dispatching all police and fire units at once but reporting no city injuries. Flooding forced evacuations in Muskingum and Perry counties, and emergency declarations were issued there. A lightning strike at the Grafton Correctional Institution left 7 inmates hospitalized (16 initially). Weather officials noted radar can miss tornadoes; while some damage resembled straight-line winds rather than a tornado. Cleanup efforts continued in suburbs with new damage maps and debris programs.

via The Columbus Dispatch|

#derecho #ohio #power-outages

weather12 days ago•2 min saved

Severe Midwest Storms Kill 3, Cut Power to 800,000 Across Four States

A fierce storm system swept the US Midwest, with gusts reaching up to 99 mph in Gary, Indiana, leaving more than 800,000 customers without power across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Three fatalities were reported: a four-year-old child in Jennings County, Indiana; a person in a suspected weather-related house explosion in Portage, Indiana; and an Ohio resident whose death followed flooding that impeded responders in Roseville. Officials warned of ongoing flash flooding, tornadoes, and dangerous winds as emergency crews continued restoration efforts and governors declared emergencies.

via The Guardian|

#midwest #natural-disasters #power-outages

weather13 days ago•7 min saved

Cincinnati Storms Knock Out Power for 170K+, Trigger Tornado Warnings and Flood Risk

Severe storms swept Greater Cincinnati on Aug. 11, knocking out power for more than 170,000 customers, causing downed trees and power lines, triggering tornado warnings across several counties, and raising flood risk as heavy rain continues into the night; Dayton set a new single-day rainfall record of 2.07 inches.

via Cincinnati Enquirer|

#cincinnati #flooding #power-outage

weather13 days ago•4 min saved

Severe Midwest Storms Leave 2 Dead, Power Out for Over a Million

A multi-state Midwest storm system delivering 80+ mph winds killed two people in Indiana (a suspected weather-related house explosion in Portage and a tree collapse in Jennings County) and left over 1 million customers without power across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. EF1 tornadoes were reported near Chicago, and Portage declared an emergency as crews worked through widespread damage and blocked roads. Authorities warned restoration could take days as authorities coordinate rescues and assess damage.

via NBC News|

#illinois #indiana #power-outage

weather13 days ago•6 min saved

Central Ohio Braces for Flash Floods and Damaging Storms

Central Ohio remains under a flood watch through Aug. 12, with a flash flood warning in Franklin County and parts of Licking County as multiple rounds of thunderstorms bring heavy rain; strongest storms are expected this afternoon and evening, bringing damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes, and could drop 1–2 more inches of rain on top of existing totals, contributing to outages and travel hazards.

via The Columbus Dispatch|

#central-ohio #flash-flood #power-outages