7/3 Severe Storms Power Outage Summary
7/3 Severe Storms is over. At its peak, 11:30 PM ET on 07/04/2026, 1,331,288 customers were without power in 7/3 Severe Storms's affected area (1.19% of tracked customers), across 40 states. The map above replays the storm; select an affected state, utility, or county below for local detail.
- Peak customers without power
- 1,331,288
- Customers served
- 113,633,656
- Peak share without power
- 1.19%
- States affected
- 40
Affected states in 7/3 Severe Storms
| Name | Customers out | Customers served |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 493,757 | 5,098,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 265,797 | 6,577,472 |
| New Jersey | 263,870 | 4,157,679 |
| Maryland | 128,565 | 2,639,606 |
| New York | 117,275 | 9,157,424 |
| Missouri | 109,382 | 3,121,284 |
| Ohio | 107,848 | 5,424,938 |
| Connecticut | 102,570 | 1,663,658 |
| Oklahoma | 102,133 | 1,921,816 |
| Illinois | 90,964 | 5,764,535 |
| Virginia | 69,179 | 4,057,904 |
| Wisconsin | 59,459 | 2,825,790 |
| Texas | 55,476 | 14,757,252 |
| Tennessee | 54,646 | 3,478,597 |
| Louisiana | 41,664 | 2,199,920 |
| North Carolina | 33,727 | 5,400,069 |
| Indiana | 32,633 | 3,270,732 |
| Minnesota | 24,413 | 3,115,784 |
| West Virginia | 23,281 | 1,005,288 |
| Mississippi | 22,168 | 1,240,544 |
| Georgia | 20,956 | 4,938,034 |
| Arkansas | 20,085 | 1,723,792 |
| Alabama | 16,237 | 2,638,362 |
| Iowa | 15,688 | 1,522,664 |
| New Hampshire | 13,287 | 859,348 |
| Massachusetts | 12,993 | 2,916,716 |
| Kentucky | 9,220 | 2,390,430 |
| Rhode Island | 8,380 | 520,896 |
| South Carolina | 6,952 | 2,946,916 |
| Kansas | 6,525 | 1,350,125 |
| Vermont | 4,904 | 415,272 |
| Delaware | 4,767 | 339,249 |
| Florida | 4,207 | 1,795,453 |
| Nebraska | 3,084 | 516,981 |
| Colorado | 2,243 | 43,890 |
| Maine | 2,198 | 1,269,074 |
| North Dakota | 1,912 | 180,268 |
| South Dakota | 1,103 | 133,467 |
| New Mexico | 1,093 | 254,227 |
| District of Columbia | Data Unavailable | — |
Most affected utilities in 7/3 Severe Storms
Most affected counties in 7/3 Severe Storms
Outage data was collected directly from utility providers throughout this storm and is no longer updating. Peak reading 11:30 PM ET on 07/04/2026.
Power Restoration
Most storm-affected outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- How many customers lost power in the affected area?
- At its peak, 11:30 PM ET on 07/04/2026, 1,331,288 customers were without power in the affected area. The map above replays the storm.
- How long do power outages usually last in the affected area?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- This storm's outages are on the replay map above. For outages happening now, select your utility or county below.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.