Evansville, Ind. – April 4, 2025 – With an expanded workforce of more than 650 personnel, CenterPoint Energy crews, contractors and mutual assistance teams are out in full force continuing restoration efforts in southwestern Indiana following this week's severe storms. The company anticipates it will be substantially complete with restoration by the end of the day today for customers who can safely receive service, with only a small subset of outages to restore by Saturday. As of 1:30 p.m., approximately 2,100 customers remain without power.
Despite challenging ongoing weather conditions, with approximately 24,000 customers without power at the peak, crews have restored more than 90 percent of customers impacted by Wednesday's evening's severe weather, which packed winds of more than 60 mph, near golf ball-sized hail and possible tornadoes. As crews have repaired the significant damage to the electric system, they've completed the following efforts, many of which have resulted in multiple hours of work at more than 400 individual outage locations:
- Approximately 100 wooden poles replaced,
- Nearly 60,000 ft. of overhead wire reinstalled, and
- Nearly 40 transformers replaced.
“Crews are out in full force on the system, focused on reaching the finish line this evening on restoring those customers who remain without power," said Shane Bradford, CenterPoint's Vice President, Indiana Electric. “Wednesday night's storms brought significant impacts to our system, and the magnitude of damage we've experienced takes time to repair. We appreciate our customers' patience and continued support."
CenterPoint continues to monitor forecast as restoration activities continue
According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast is expected to allow for continued progress in restoration efforts, with intermittent rain and relatively low risk of severe weather. However, additional storms are expected to develop late Friday evening into Saturday morning, bringing the potential for gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Due to these potential weather impacts, the outage count is likely to fluctuate, and restoration efforts may be delayed in some areas.
Additionally, some customers may experience delays if repairs are needed at their home or business. One common issue after storms is damage to a weatherhead—the point where power enters a home—which is customer-owned equipment. If a weatherhead is damaged, customers must have a licensed electrician make necessary repairs before CenterPoint can restore service. After repairs are completed, customers should call 800-227-1376 to request reconnection.
As response and restoration efforts continue alongside the potential for additional storms, CenterPoint encourages customers to stay safe and informed, including preparing for potential extended outages or localized flooding. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/StormCenter for electric and natural gas safety tips.
Monitor local weather updates and alerts from the National Weather Service. Follow CenterPoint on Facebook and the company's Indiana-specific X (formerly Twitter) account for updates.
