Storms cut power to 396,000 customers in US Midwest, Mid-Atlantic; Ohio hardest hit

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-22T09:30:08+00:00

Severe storms have caused power outages for over 396,000 homes and businesses in the U.S. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with Ohio experiencing the most disruptions. American Electric Power (AEP) is notably affected, serving many of the impacted customers.

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2026-03-22 09:30:08

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Severe storms across the U.S. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions have left over 396,000 homes and businesses without power. Ohio is the hardest-hit state, with approximately 123,000 outages, representing 2.3% of its customers. American Electric Power (AEP) is the most affected utility in Ohio, with about 40,000 of its customers experiencing outages.

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