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Thousands Darkened as Storms Batter Miami Valley
28 Jul
Summary
- Over 5,200 power outages reported by AES Ohio customers.
- Montgomery and Preble counties face the most significant outages.
- Storms have caused widespread power disruptions in the Miami Valley.
As storms swept through the Miami Valley, thousands of residents found themselves without power. AES Ohio reported a significant number of outages, with over 5,221 customers affected by 7:05 p.m. on July 28, 2026.
The impact was most severe in Montgomery County, where 2,584 customers lost electricity. Preble County also experienced extensive disruptions, reporting 2,017 outages. Other areas affected by the storm-related power failures included Greene County with 154 outages, Darke County with 83, Auglaize with 4, and Mercer with 1 customer without power.
Crews are actively working to address the widespread power interruptions. The full extent of the damage and the timeline for restoration were still being assessed as the situation developed.
