DUK · News · 20260813N
Grid Modernization and Reliability
Duke Energy CORP · 2026-08-13 · Importance 20 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Severe storms caused nearly 223,000 customer outages across Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kentucky. Duke Energy restored approximately 85% of outages and had about 38,861 customers still without service in the latest update, including 32,485 in Ohio and 6,376 in Kentucky. More than 2,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers, and storm personnel—including crews from other states—were deployed, with nearly all customers who could safely receive service expected to be restored by Thursday.
Key facts
- Duke Energy committed $100,000 in emergency grants to support severe weather recovery in Ohio and Kentucky. source
- Freestore Foodbank received $75,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to provide food, water and other necessities to communities impacted by the storm. source
- The American Red Cross received $15,000 and Matthew 25: Ministries received $10,000 from Duke Energy Foundation emergency grants. source
- The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $500,000 in grants to North Carolina organizations that help small businesses start, grow and thrive. source
- Duke Energy is providing $500,000 in grants to 20 North Carolina nonprofits, with each nonprofit receiving $25,000. source
- Duke Energy expected to restore power to almost all remaining customers in Ohio and Kentucky who can safely receive service by Thursday. source
- Duke Energy deployed over 2,000 workers to restore storm-related outages in Ohio and Kentucky. source
- Duke Energy has restored 85% of outages in Greater Cincinnati following major storm systems. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liability | negative | committed | — | Duke Energy committed $100,000 in emergency grants to support severe weather recovery in Ohio and Kentucky. |
| liability | negative | committed | — | Freestore Foodbank received $75,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to provide food, water and other necessities to communities impacted by… |
| liability | negative | committed | — | The American Red Cross received $15,000 and Matthew 25: Ministries received $10,000 from Duke Energy Foundation emergency grants. |
| liability | negative | committed | — | Duke Energy is providing $500,000 in grants to 20 North Carolina nonprofits, with each nonprofit receiving $25,000. |