Merrick County, NE Power Outages
Utilities serving Merrick County, Nebraska don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
Merrick County on the Nebraska outage map
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Who provides electricity in Merrick County?
Electric companies with service territory in Merrick County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Public Power District | Political Subdivision | 28,407 | Not reporting | |
| City of Grand Island - (NE) | Municipal | 27,291 | Not reporting | |
| Polk County Rural Pub Pwr Dist | Political Subdivision | 4,952 | Not reporting | |
| City of Central City | Municipal | 1,858 | Not reporting | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 16 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Nebraska. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Merrick County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Merrick County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Merrick County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Merrick County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Public Power District, City of Grand Island - (NE), Polk County Rural Pub Pwr Dist, City of Central City and 1 others provide electric service in Merrick County, Nebraska.
How often does the power go out in Nebraska?
In 2025 the average Nebraska customer had 1.32 sustained outages and 9 hr 3 min of total outage time, versus 4 hr 29 min nationally (EIA).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Merrick County, NE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/nebraska/merrick-county