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Power Disruptions Leave Thousands Without Electricity Across Multiple States
Thousands of residents and businesses across South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia experienced power outages on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as utility crews worked to restore electricity amid diverse challenges.
Hydro One Customers Affected as Power Returns to Centre Wellington
Residents in Fergus and Elora, part of Centre Wellington, experienced a widespread power outage early Friday, January 30, 2026, impacting some Hydro One customers. Local utilities confirmed swift restoration after a stream-related issue.
Winter Storm Knocks Out Power for Thousands Across Texas, Louisiana
A severe Arctic cold front has triggered widespread power outages, affecting over 11,900 customers in San Antonio, Texas, and hundreds across Louisiana, as freezing rain and sleet create hazardous conditions and challenge utility infrastructure.
Hydro-Québec Outage Hits 15,000 Amid Arctic Cold Snap
Thousands of homes in Montreal’s Côte-St-Luc and surrounding areas lost power due to equipment failure as the region grapples with extreme sub-zero temperatures and severe wind chill.
Berlin Plunges into Darkness: ‘Politically Motivated’ Attack Blamed for Massive Power Outage
A widespread power outage affecting 45,000 homes and thousands of businesses in southwest Berlin has been attributed to a ‘politically motivated’ attack by left-wing extremists, sparking concerns over critical infrastructure security.
Michigan Power Outages Surge Amid Bomb Cyclone and Blizzard
Over 115,000 Michigan residents lost power after a bomb cyclone and blizzard swept the state in late December 2025. Crews face hazardous conditions as restoration efforts continue, with some areas bracing for extended outages.
Indiana Tornado Warning: Storms Bring Damage, Closures and Power Outages Across State
A fast-moving line of severe storms triggered tornado warnings, building collapses, and widespread power outages across Indiana on December 28, 2025, prompting urgent safety measures and travel disruptions.
NYSEG Rate Hikes Ignite Local Pushback, Power Outages, and Congressional Scrutiny in New York
As NYSEG seeks sharp utility rate hikes and faces storm-driven outages, Ithaca and other New York communities push back, while a congressional investigation into NYSEG’s parent company intensifies.
Manitoba Hydro Faces Widespread Power Outages as Blizzard Paralyzes Southern Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro is grappling with extensive power outages as a fierce blizzard sweeps through southern Manitoba, forcing school closures, highway shutdowns, and leaving thousands in the dark. The utility’s response and restoration efforts underscore the challenges posed by extreme weather…
Leavenworth Battles Power Outages Amid Historic Washington Floods
Historic flooding in Washington has left thousands, including many in Leavenworth and Chelan County, without power, prompting urgent safety measures and community resilience.
Fairport Electric Outage Disrupts Thousands: Schools Closed, Residents Face Frigid Temperatures
A transmission line issue left 18,000 Fairport Electric customers without power on a freezing December morning, forcing school closures and sparking safety concerns as officials scrambled to restore electricity.
Dominican Republic Power Grid Collapse Leaves Millions in the Dark
A nationwide power outage in the Dominican Republic plunged millions into darkness, exposing vulnerabilities in the country’s electricity infrastructure and prompting urgent government action.
Brisbane Braces for Giant Hail as Severe Storms Sweep South-East Queensland
Brisbane and surrounding regions face dangerous supercell storms, giant hail, destructive winds, and power outages as meteorologists warn of continuing severe weather.
Brisbane Battles Blazes and Blackouts: Heatwave, Fires Leave Thousands Powerless
Brisbane faces an unprecedented crisis as extreme heat, bushfires, and widespread power outages disrupt daily life, leaving tens of thousands in the dark and battling poor air quality.
Martinton, Illinois Grain Bin Collapse: Power Outage and Community Response
A concrete grain bin collapse in Martinton, Illinois caused widespread power outages and a swift emergency response, leaving dozens of homes without electricity and prompting community safety measures.