A winter storm that swept across New England late last week has caused "severe disruption and damage," and may lead to more problems for the area, according to modeling firm Risk Management Solutions (RMS).

RMS said the storm that hit areas of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and New York caused damage in the form of fallen trees and power lines. The system brought heavy rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow to the affected areas, RMS said.

Around 1.4 million homes and businesses lost power, according to RMS, and even though the storm has passed, additional power outages are possible.

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