Widespread Power Outages Affect Over 134,000 Duke Energy Customers in Cincinnati
Over 134,000 Duke Energy customers in Cincinnati are without power.

Cincinnati, OH, August 12, 2026 —
More than 134,000 Duke Energy customers in Cincinnati are currently experiencing power outages. The exact cause of the widespread disruption has not been immediately specified.
Duke Energy is reporting the significant number of affected customers across the Cincinnati area. Details regarding the timeline for restoration or specific neighborhoods impacted most severely were not immediately available.
This extensive outage is affecting a large portion of the utility’s customer base in the city. Further updates are expected as the situation develops and more information becomes available from Duke Energy regarding the scope and cause of the outages.
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