A wide variety of natural disasters can cause long-term power outages.

Ice storms or high winds often cause power outages in January.

The earthquake was reported to have caused widespread damage and power outages.

A small number of down trees caused power outages in one area, though it electricity was restored within an hour.

Despite causing power outages, there were no reports of injuries or major property damage.

The storm caused widespread power outages and forced several roads to close.

In December 2011 a severe wind storm caused power outages and over $8 million damage.

Gusty winds caused power outages to more than 100,000 people.

Strong wind gusts caused outages to telephone and power services.

The storm also caused power outages and damage to the tobacco crop.