NIPSCO now estimates customers in Munster and Highland will not have electricity until next Tuesday, two weeks after the storms.
Strong storms moved through the Chicago area on Monday afternoon and evening.
Lake County, Illinois officials say water levels remain high in the Fox and Des Plaines rivers. Dry weather expected this week should give impacted neighbors some relief.
Lake County, Illinois officials are monitoring possible flooding along the Des Plaines River, Fox River and Chain O'Lakes following multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. Sandbags are being offered to residents.
After a foggy start Friday, severe storms were in the forecast for Friday evening across the Chicago area.
People in Des Plaines are preparing for flooding as heavy rains this week have the Des Plaines River levels rising.