Thousands are in the dark after a severe thunderstorm rolled through Barrie and other storms made their way through central Ontario on Wednesday. According to Alectra Utilities, more than 2,000 Barrie residents were blacked out in the aftermath of the storm. Hydro One reported more than 3,100 residents were impacted. Tree damage was observed at the Cundles Road East and St. Vincent Street intersection. Barrie Fire confirmed to CTV News that they received reports of tree damage and power outages but no reports of injuries. Widespread outages The power outages were also widespread throughout the region. According to Hydro One, here are the power restoration numbers for the following communities as of Wednesday evening: Alliston Customers Affected: 316 Customers Served: 18,200 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 8:30 PM Number of Active Outages: 16 Bracebridge Customers Affected: 502 Customers Served: 20,475 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 PM Number of Active Outages: 26 Couchiching Customers Affected: 5,244 Customers Served: 14,825 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 8:45 PM Number of Active Outages: 21 Huntsville Customers Affected: 1,475 Customers Served: 22,978 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 10:15 PM Number of Active Outages: 31 Newmarket Customers Affected: 5,264 Customers Served: 65,783 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 9:15 PM Number of Active Outages: 103 Orangeville Customers Affected: 1,942 Customers Served: 17,434 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 8:30 PM Number of Active Outages: 46 Orillia Customers Affected: 5,210 Customers Served: 20,832 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 8:45 PM Number of Active Outages: 62 Owen Sound Customers Affected: 253 Customers Served: 52,181 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 8:45 PM Number of Active Outages: 14 Parry Sound Customers Affected: 2,397 Customers Served: 18,561 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 10:15 PM Number of Active Outages: 30 Penetanguishene Customers Affected: 88 Customers Served: 21,807 Estimated Restoration: Jul 1, 2026, 10:15 PM Number of Active Outages: 3
