Powerful thunderstorms swept through Bend, Oregon on Saturday evening, unleashing heavy rain, thunder, and lightning that caused power outages across multiple neighborhoods.

The storms struck around sunset, prompting weather alerts and keeping emergency crews and Pacific Power teams active into the night.

In Southwest Bend, more than 390 residents lost power, while a separate outage near NE 18th Street and Cooley Road affected approximately 90 customers.

Pacific Power expects to restore electricity to most areas by midnight, with some neighborhoods regaining service sooner.

No serious injuries or significant property damage have been reported, but authorities recommend staying indoors during lightning and preparing for further disruptions as storms continue.

Recent months have brought several outages to Bend, including incidents caused by wildfire prevention settings and wildlife.

Residents are urged to stay informed, report outages, and review emergency plans as weather patterns remain unpredictable.