OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The Cooper Nuclear Station in southeast
Nebraska is operating as normal despite flooding along the Missouri
River.
Nebraska Public Power District spokesman Mark Becker says
workers continue to monitor flood barricades and the protections
are holding up well.
The Columbus-based utility on Sunday issued a “notification of
unusual event” for the plant. Such a declaration is required when
the Missouri River rises to 42.5 feet, or 899 feet above sea level.
Cooper is at 903 feet elevation, and the river would have to climb
to 902 feet before officials would shutter the plant.
Becker says the river is projected to crest there at a little
over 900 feet. At such a level, officials would need to barricade
internal doorways at the plant to protect equipment.