---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-24-030648"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IMKTA"
cik: "0000050493"
company_name: "INGLES MARKETS INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T21:53:04.628949+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ingles Markets 186 of 198 stores open after Hurricane Helene; 12 closed due to power outages

## Summary
- Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented flooding, property damage, and power/water outages across Ingles' footprint.
- Of 198 total stores, 186 are open but limited by lack of internet and connectivity affecting transactions.
- 12 stores remain closed; reopening expected once power is restored, but no timeline provided.
- Distribution center operations also impacted; no further operational or financial details disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-24-030648
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IMKTA
- cik: 0000050493
- company_name: INGLES MARKETS INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/50493/000143774924030648/0001437749-24-030648-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/50493/000143774924030648/imkta20241003_8k.htm

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