Cooper nuclear plant exits emergency status as flood waters recede in Nebraska

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Cooper nuclear plant exits emergency status as flood waters recede in Nebraska
Source: Nebraska Public Power District

Nebraska Public Power District and Cooper Nuclear Station management announced the plant had exited the “Notification of Unusual Event” status it entered early Sunday morning, June 19, 2011.

Missouri River water levels near Cooper have dropped to 895.8 feet mean sea level. This is more than three feet below 899 feet MSL – the level at which Cooper is required to enter the emergency classification status. Weather forecasts and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expected upstream dam releases indicate the river’s level at Brownville will slowly continue to drop. The plant continues to operate safely.

Utility officials made the decision after several days of river elevations ...

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