Power Outage in Chapman, NE
Last report: October 12, 2024
Here's How to Report Power Outage in Chapman
To report a power outage in Chapman, Nebraska, located in Merrick County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:
Southern Public Power District
City of Central City
Polk County Rural Pub Pwr Dist
Western Area Power Administration
Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 68827.
Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in Merrick County
Tornado. This EF1 tornado tracked nearly 10 miles through rural portions of far east central Hall and far southwestern Merrick counties during the very early morning hours of Monday, July 4th. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be 110 MPH, based on the combination of damage to trees, some buildings and homes, and power poles. The tornado was estimated to be 200 yards wide at its widest point.||This tornado first touched down in a rural area four miles south of downtown Grand Island and quickly gained strength. It entered Merrick County around 12:56 a.m. CDT near the intersection of Gunbarrel and Stolley Park Roads, persisting for nearly six more miles before lifting at 1:10 a.m. CDT approximately five miles southwest of Chapman (near the intersection of 5th and D Roads). Along its total path, it damaged over a half-dozen homes, including blown out windows, shingle and siding damage, and at least one home had part of its roof decking torn off (fortunately no injuries were reported). Other outbuildings and grain bins were damaged or destroyed, including a barn in Merrick County that was over 100 years old. Several power poles were snapped, along with trees and damage to crops. The damage pattern evident in corn fields had a distinct herringbone pattern...consistent with a tornadic wind field. ||This tornado formed in a trailing area of stratiform rainfall not usually conducive for tornadic development. The combination of a very moist, unstable airmass and very favorable wind shear for the time of day were key in the formation of the low-topped supercell which spawned the tornado.
July 03, 2022
Ice Storm. Freezing rain and freezing drizzle resulted in a coating of ice at least one-quarter inch thick. Travel was hazardous, and numerous tree limbs were downed. Power lines were also affected, causing power outages.
November 09, 2020
Winter Weather. The combination of an extended period of light freezing precipitation and frequent gusts over 50 MPH resulted in power outages across the area.
April 12, 2020
Thunderstorm Wind. Wind gusts estimated to be near 65 MPH resulted in some tree damage in Central City, with power line and pole damage also reported.
June 10, 2015
Thunderstorm Wind. A few tree limbs up to 6 inches in diameter and power lines were knocked down.
July 15, 2011
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