Parts of Allen County Lose Power Amid High Winds

Thousands of customers affected as gusts topple power lines across the region.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:56pm

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Strong winds on Friday morning have caused widespread power outages across parts of Allen County, Indiana. Indiana Michigan Power and Northeastern REMC are reporting thousands of customers without electricity, with the hardest hit areas including Anthony Wayne Village, Huntertown, and near Arcola. Utility crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

Why it matters

Power outages can pose serious risks to public safety, especially during extreme weather events. Downed power lines and poles can create dangerous conditions, and prolonged outages can disrupt critical services and impact vulnerable populations. Reliable electricity is essential for homes, businesses, and emergency response in the community.

The details

According to utility reports, Indiana Michigan Power is dealing with nearly 400 customers without power in the Anthony Wayne Village area of Fort Wayne, while on the northeast side of the city over 100 customers are affected. Northeastern REMC is reporting an outage impacting more than 2,000 customers in Huntertown, with a few hundred more without power near Arcola. By 11 a.m., just over 100 customers had their power restored.

  • The power outages began on Friday morning as high winds moved through the region.
  • As of 11 a.m. on Friday, utility crews were still working to restore power to thousands of affected customers.

The players

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M)

A regional electric utility company that provides power to customers in Indiana and Michigan.

Northeastern REMC

A rural electric membership cooperative that serves customers in northeastern Indiana.

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What’s next

Utility companies will continue to work throughout the day to assess damage and restore power to all affected customers as quickly and safely as possible.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the vulnerability of the regional power grid to extreme weather events and the importance of investing in infrastructure upgrades and resilience measures to minimize the impact of future outages on the community.