Actualización: 7/4/2026 2:39 p. m. ET
LO QUE NECESITA SABER
- We know many customers have had to alter their Fourth of July plans due to power outages. Our crews and support staff continue to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to customers.
- Estimated restoration times for communities continue to be updated as crews assess damage, remove fallen trees and make permanent repairs. Please see below for further details.
- Since the storms hit Friday and early Saturday, I&M has restored approximately 28,000 customers, down from a total of 43,000 customers.
ESTIMATED RESTORATION TIMES
The following times reflect when most affected customers will be restored, though some will have power before the stated time. Also, these are generalized areas. Please see the chart for a list of cities and towns that fall under each area.
Avilla: 11 PM tonight
Decatur: 11 PM tonight
Marion: Fully restored
Benton Harbor: 11 PM tonight for the following areas –
- Watervliet
- Washington Ave area, St. Joe
- Townline Rd area, Benton Harbor and Sodus
- Park Rd. area, Eau Claire
- Town of Eau Claire
- Ansly Dr, Sheridan Rd area, St. Joe
- Maiden Lane, Paw Paw Ave area, Fairplain, Benton Harbor
- Scottdale Area
- Stevensville area Marquette Woods
- Bangor
Buchanan: 11 PM tonight for the following areas –
- Eau Claire and Indian Lake
- East Dowagiac/Niles
- Bridgeman/Sawyer
- Berrian Springs
Elkhart: 11 PM tonight
Fort Wayne: 11 PM tonight
Muncie: Fully restored
South Bend: 11 PM tonight
Three Rivers: 11 PM tonight for the following areas –
- Mattawan
- Cora Lake
- Sister Lakes
- Three Rivers
- Moore Park
- Bloomingdale
- Paw Paw
- Eagle Lake
- Magician Lake
- Cassopolis
- Dowagiac
- Lawton
- Vicksburg
- Gobles
SITUATION
Front line teams are making steady progress. Since the storms began about 18,000 customers have been restored with approximately 15,300 customers still without power including 14,370 in Michigan and 930 in Indiana. Roughly 10,000 customers currently out are tied to the first wave of storms, with the additional outages occurring after a second round of severe weather moved through the area early this morning.
Initial damage assessments indicate 58 broken poles and crossarms as well as 237 spans of wire. AEP transmission crews are also repairing damage to three transmission lines which have resulted in outages for I&M customers.
Restoration experts working in the hardest hit areas of southwest Michigan will see additional resources arriving later this afternoon as I&M teams from the Muncie and Fort Wayne areas arrive to support restoration efforts. The first crews from outside I&M will also begin to arrive this evening.
With high heat warnings remaining in effect across the region. crews remain focused on restoring power to customers as quickly and safely as possible.
QUÉ PUEDE HACER
- Stay Away from Downed Lines: All downed lines should be considered energized and deadly. The power line and anything it could touch, including fences, storm debris, and standing water, can carry electric current that could cause serious or fatal injuries. If you see a fallen wire, keep yourself and others (including pets) away and call local police or I&M immediately at 1-800-311-4634.
- Take It Slow on the Road: Drivers should reduce speed and be on the lookout for utility personnel, emergency responders, and tree removal crews working in the area.
- Check for Local Cooling Centers: Some communities set up cooling centers for people to escape the heat. Check with your local city or county.
- Para obtener más consejos de seguridad, visite www.IndianaMichiganPower.com/Weather.