Published: June 19th, 2011 at 8:21 am ET
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Declaration at Cooper Nuclear Station, WOWT-TV, Jun 19, 2011:
As the Missouri River rises, the Nebraska Public Power District has declared a “Notification of Unusual Event” for the Cooper Nuclear Station. The notification was made at 4:02am Sunday. It is part of the safety and emergency preparedness plan that the station follows when certain flooding conditions are present. [...]
A Notification of Unusual Event is the lowest and least serious of four emergency classifications established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for nuclear power plants.
The Cooper Nuclear Station is three miles southeast of Brownville, Nebraska along the Missouri River.
Published: June 19th, 2011 at 8:21 am ET
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WTOV9 Swollen Missouri River Spurs New Evacuations
June 19, 2011
(CNN) — The swollen Missouri River washed over and punched through levees in northwestern Missouri early Sunday, spurring authorities to urge about….
The river breached levees at two points overnight and overtopped them at two others near Corning, Missouri, about 100 miles north of Kansas City, …
“We’re in uncharted waters here,” Manchester said.
The Missouri was more than 11.5 feet over flood stage at nearby Brownville, according to National Weather Service data….
Heavy rainfall in Montana and North Dakota, combined with melting snow from the Rocky Mountains, have sent the Missouri surging downstream,…
http://www.wtov9.com/weather/28288009/detail.html
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It’s now about 12.25 feet over flood stage at Brownville…
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=oax&gage=bron1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
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Looks like a record to me….
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Good link, I have it bookmarked.
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Cooper Nuclear Station
River rises near NPPD plant
June 19, 2011
Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville, Neb., declared a “Notification of Unusual Event” about 4 a.m. Sunday when the Missouri River there reached a height of 42.5 feet.
The declaration, which has been anticipated by the power plant’s operators, was made as part of safety and emergency preparedness. …
The plan’s procedures dictate when the Missouri River’s water level reaches 42.5 feet..
The National Weather Service estimated that the river will rise to 42.7 feet…
The Fort Calhoun nuclear plant, 20 miles north of Omaha, was shut down April 9 for refueling. It has not been restarted because of the imminent flooding. …
Should the river’s level increase to 900 feet above sea level, plant personnel will also barricade internal doorways as another layer of protection for facility equipment…
http://www.omaha.com/article/20110619/NEWS01/110619670/0
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Water levels at 45.23ft 6.15pm. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=oax&gage=bron1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
45.5 Approximate level at which Cooper Nuclear Station will shut down the plant.
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Shut ‘er down! (for good!)!
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Here is a graphic…
http://www.nppd.com/flood/powerplants.asp
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Awesome!
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Work on your part!
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Impressive work.
Keep diggin’.
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Whoa, the river just dropped by almost a foot to 44.62 feet. The danger is passing it seems.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=oax&gage=bron1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
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I wish that were true. The 44.62 feet mark is not continuous with the previous reading. It is just a mark that signifies where that black line is.
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At the top of the graph in the box, it says what the last reading is.
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Maybe it is the projected crest, but it is already above that figure.
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It was observed at 44.62 a while ago. Not forcast.
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Couldn’t be because the levee broke could it?
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Why is the data changing so rapidly. Now it reads 45.18 feet @ 7:30 pm… This is not possible.
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I think the other person just read the green square and thought that was the latest reading.
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44.85 at Brownville at 8:30 PM CDT
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44.38 Brownville at 8:45 PM CDT
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This graph is strange, because it doesn’t show that it was ever at 45.18 ft., even though we saw that it was. Also the blue line is no longer continuous as it was before.
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FLOOD RESOURCES & INFORMATION
With communities up and down the Missouri River scrambling to deal with flooding, a variety of resources are available to help provide information and assistance.
ACTIVE LINKS BELOW @ SITE
FEDERAL
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District can be reached at 402-996-3877 or at its website. It also posts updates on its Facebook page and Twitter account.
• The National Weather Service office at Valley, Neb., posts flood warnings and tracks the level of the Missouri River on its website
• River levels also can be checked at a NOAA website.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted information on floodwaters and the dangers of playing in floodwaters on their website.
NEBRASKA
• Nebraska Flood Hot line: A Nebraska Emergency Management Agency public information phone line, (855) 211-2453 or (855) 211-2454, will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including weekends. If the hot line is busy, please be patient.
• NEMA: NEMA flooding information is available on its website, as well as its Facebook page.
• Flood insurance questions: The Nebraska Department of Insurance offers flood information on its website.
• Flood plain and dam safety information can be found at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
• Health questions: Check the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. A list of local health departments is available here.
• Road conditions: The Nebraska Department of Roads provides the latest road information.
• Flood Clean-Up Scams: For tips on avoiding home repair scams, visit the Nebraska Better Business Bureau or the Attorney General’s website. If you feel you have been a victim of a clean-up or home improvement scam, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at (800) 727-6432.
IOWA
• The Iowa Department of Transportation has launched a new map to help travelers navigate flooded roads. The Google-based map can be accessed through the department’s website, by clicking on the “Flooding Ahead” link.
• Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management updates and links. Bereadyiowa.org also helps people make a plan, prepare emergency kits, prepare their children and pets.
• Iowa Concern hot line available 24 hours a day at 800-447-1985.
• United Way of the Midlands has operators at 2-1-1 with information regarding food, shelter, help for people with special needs and volunteer opportunities.
• Iowa Flood Awareness website.
• Gov. Terry Branstad’s office issues news updates about the flooding.
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides flooding information. For the individual disaster assistance grant program, call 866-434-4692.
• Iowa road conditions: Iowa Department of Roads.
• The Iowa Department of Transportation: Temporary customer service phone line can provide information on which Iowa roads are closed due to flooding. It is available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 866-452-8510.
• The Iowa Department of Public Health flood page contains frequently-asked-questions and fact sheets regarding health and safety during flooding.
NEBRASKA COUNTIES
• Douglas County: Douglas County Emergency Management Agency website or call 402-444-5040.
• Douglas County Health Department: website or call 402-444-7471.
• Sarpy County Emergency Management Agency website or call 402-593-5785.
• Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness information on precautions, immunizations recommended during a flood. Or call 402-339-4334 or 800-645-0134.
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Facebook updates.
• Washington, Dodge and Burt Counties emergency management agency, call 402-727-2785 or the 24-hour hot line at 800-374-7356, or go online.
• Knox County Emergency Manager or call 402-288-5613.
IOWA COUNTIES
• Pottawattamie County: Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency or call 712-328-5777.
• Harrison County flood updates or Harrison County Emergency Management Agency or call 712-644-2353.
• Mills County Emergency Management Services or call the county’s flood hotline at 712-328-4672. Find flood information at the Mills County website
• Fremont County Emergency Management Agency or call 712-374-3355 or 712-313-0182.
METRO-AREA CITIES
• The Douglas County Emergency Management Agency has created Omahaflood.org or call 211
• Omaha Parks and Recreation Department lists closures and event location changes. Main office 402-444-5900.
• Bellevue flood news updates.
• Council Bluffs information phone line is 712-328-4672 or go to http://www.councibluffs-iowa.gov.
• Council Bluffs Department of Public Health offers vaccination information. Also, call the main office at 712-328-4666.
OTHER INFORMATION
• Sioux City flood updates. The Sioux City/Woodbury County Flood Call Center 712-224-5262, operates from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Red Cross Loess Hills Chapter can provide shelter information and answer other assistance questions. Also, call 712-322-4017.
• Red Cross Siouxland and Iowa Great Lakes Chapter or call 712-252-4081 or 800-340-4081.
• Red Cross Heartland Chapter.
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension offers flooding information on its website.
• Iowa State University is offering tips to help businesses prepare for flooding.
• The Office of Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad has launched an Iowa Flood Watch Flickr Page. The page will be updated regularly with the most up-to-date aerial photos taken by various state agencies.
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District has added a Missouri River Flood Fighting Updates page to http://www.papionrd.org
http://www.omaha.com/article/20110606/NEWS01/110609849
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I use this link to track u.s. extreme weather
http://www.wunderground.com/severe.asp
The map is instantly understandable. Beneath it are the states, in alpha order, with their active warnings and alerts. Eac county’s name is a link. Here’s Nebraska for 7 pm pst Sunday:
Nebraska
Tornado Warning
Red Willow, Chase, Frontier
Tornado Watch
Perkins, McPherson, Keith, Grant, Garden, Dundy, Deuel, Chase, Arthur, Saline, Richardson, Pawnee, Otoe, Nemaha, Lancaster, Johnson, Jefferson, Gage, Cass, Wheeler, Valley, Thomas, Sherman, Rock, Red Willow, Phelps, Nance, Merrick, Loup, Logan, Lincoln, Knox, Keya Paha, Kearney, Howard, Hooker, Holt, Hitchcock, Hayes, Harlan, Hall, Greeley, Gosper, Garfield, Furnas, Frontier, Franklin, Dawson, Custer, Cherry, Buffalo, Brown, Boyd, Boone, Blaine, Antelope
Tornado Watch
Morrill, Kimball, Cheyenne, Banner
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Hayes, Keith, Perkins, Logan, Custer, Blaine, Frontier, Lincoln
Flash Flood Warning
Custer, Logan, Hayes, Frontier
Flood Warning
Lincoln, Keith, Garden, Scotts Bluff, Dakota, Dixon, Cedar, Knox, Boyd, Richardson, Nemaha, Otoe, Cass, Sarpy, Douglas, Washington, Thurston, Burt
Flash Flood Watch
Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Kimball, Morrill, North Sioux, Scotts Bluff, South Sioux
Areal Flood Advisory
Deuel
Hydrologic Statement
Knox, Cedar
Public Information Statement
Dakota, Dixon
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Thanks, Risabee,
This is a great site.
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44.36 ft. Brownville at 10:00 PM CDT
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http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=oax&gage=bron1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
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I’ll be watching again tonight-Monday morning at 6 am like I was yesterday when Brownville rose 2 feet.
Several more hours tonight of Brownville levee overflow covering COOPER nuclear’s last remaining access road and threatening the sandbags may lead to another new ENE thread.
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Data missing. Height was reported every 15 minutes until 06/19 19:15 then it jumps an hour to 06/19 21:15 then it jumps 2 hours to 06/19 23:15 not till 06/20 01:15 that they start reporting every 15 minutes.
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph_to_xml.php?gage=bron1&output=tabular
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Here is the text before they fix it.
Observed and Forecast Stages
Observed Data:
|Date(UTC)| |Stage| |–Flow-|
06/20 03:30 44.34ft 242kcfs
06/20 03:15 44.36ft 242kcfs
06/20 03:00 44.36ft 242kcfs
06/20 02:45 44.35ft 242kcfs
06/20 02:30 44.38ft 243kcfs
06/20 02:15 44.35ft 242kcfs
06/20 02:00 44.39ft 244kcfs
06/20 01:45 44.38ft 243kcfs
06/20 01:30 44.42ft 245kcfs
06/20 01:15 44.4ft 244kcfs
06/20 00:45 44.4ft 244kcfs
06/20 00:15 44.4ft 244kcfs
06/19 23:15 44.42ft 245kcfs
06/19 21:15 44.5ft 248kcfs
06/19 19:15 44.62ft 256kcfs
06/19 19:00 44.62ft 256kcfs
06/19 18:45 44.6ft 254kcfs
06/19 18:30 44.6ft 254kcfs
06/19 18:15 44.6ft 254kcfs
06/19 18:00 44.6ft 275kcfs
06/19 17:45 44.6ft 275kcfs
06/19 17:30 44.6ft 275kcfs
06/19 17:15 44.61ft 275kcfs
06/19 17:00 44.59ft 274kcfs
Like the graph is now continuous.
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Good job ! Thx.
seen where today:
river breached levees at two points overnight and overtopped them at two others today, that should incress as it reaches messure points !
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@ anne
How much before there is trouble for reators ?
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xdrfox,
I’m definitely a novice about all these matters. The only subject I did a lot of literature searches on the last few years was on HAARP.
I do believe those who think that recriticality is restarting periodically. And I also suspect that some of the earthquake activity is from the melted core having seeped into the ground below whatever containment was there.
I think that there has been trouble from day one and that it will continue for the life of Neptunium (or whatever it is) for millions of years. The levels of cesium at Chernobyl haven’t decreased after 25 years because the nuclear chain reaction hasn’t completely stopped. And for all we know, it never will.
The salt will keep the criticality recurring forever.
There is trouble even if there never is another explosion.
Flooding inland as in Missouri is concurrent with global warming, caused in part by nuclear byproducts (I forget which isotope at the moment). For those who preached that nuclear is the answer to global warming, as usual, what the politicians say, the opposite is the truth.
There are already too many uninhabitable areas in the world. These will never be made habitable again.
T.S. Eliot says that the world will end with a whimper. His poetic vision might have been right.
Rather than give my opinion, I am happier just making information available. People have to live with the consequences of their decisions. They need to make those decisions themselves.
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I did recently take a physics class with a professor who is doing research on predicting hurricanes and tornados.
That person was trained at MIT and never said that anything I posted on HAARP is incorrect. And that person also said that it is scary.
That person claimed to have no previous knowledge that HAARP had been militarized.
I haven’t come across the article that I found then, but it is probably somewhere in my notes. There are so many websites in my notes that it would take me hours to go through all of them to try to find it. It probably wouldn’t change anyone’s mind anyway.
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I’m sorry, I thought you were asking about Fukushima, and you were talking about the height of the river at Brownville and Cooper. There are definately too many disasters. I saw a video about the mind not able to process so much information (I forget the term).
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Personally, I suspect that both Brownville and Cooper are already lost and releasing radiation into the river, and that keeping track of the height of the river won’t be all that helpful in the long run for me.
Wasn’t there a lot of radiation already recently released into the Mississippi in Louisiana.
I don’t really understand how the Obama administration can spend so much money on nuclear power plant loans, etc. I know that in Colorado, the platform for the Democratic Party was that if it took subsidies, there were against nuclear energy.
Axelrod worked for Exelon in the past and Obama in the presidential debates said he was for nuclear energy. I did all I could to oppose his nomination and election. I can only hope that a person will oppose his nomination for 2012 if he doesn’t suspend all building of nuclear plants, stop using DU, and decommissions all our present plants. He hasn’t yet displayed the leadership qualities needed for such action and needs to be held accountable. In my opinion, he needs to be impeached for his handling of the BP oil spill, the Fukushima catastrophe, and not the disaster in Nebraska.
We seem to be given only the choice to vote for actors, not real leaders.
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Off topic:
http://www.thecitizen.com/node/6282
cognitive disconnect
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“Habituation” comes to mind. It’s the term for how all animals come to disregard that which is presented to them all the time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habituation
Used by soldiers, hunters, ad agencies, and PTBs.
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So many disasters
So little time
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http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=oax&gage=bron1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
45.5 Approximate level at which Cooper Nuclear Station will shut down the plant.
44 Water nears the top of the federal levees on both sides of the river.
42.8 A portion of the federal levee along the Missouri side will be near overtopping. If overtopped, this flooding will impact a significant portion of I-29.
40.5 Approximate level at which Cooper Nuclear Power Plant begins flooding preparations. 39.5 The access road to the power plant begins flooding.
33 Lowlands on both banks begin to flood.
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Describes what happened last time Cooper flooded in 1993.
http://www.nirs.org/factsheets/naturaldisaster&nuclearpower.pdf
FLOODING
In mid-July 1993, the operator of the Cooper nuclear power station, built on a
100-year flood plain, encountered rapidly rising flood waters on the Missouri River near
Brownville, Nebraska and was forced to shutdown the reactor as dikes and levees
collapsed around the site closing many emergency escape routes in the region.
Throughout the event the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and station operators
assured the public that the nuke was safely under control. On July 26th, the U.S. Army
Corp of Engineers reported that Federal Levee 550 located upstream of the station
collapsed acting “like a pressure valve for Cooper nuclear power plant.” An NRC
Information Notice subsequently issued nearly a year later (NRC IN-94-27) indicated that
below grade rooms in the reactor and turbine buildings had extensive leakage with rising
water levels. The notice stated that “the floor drain system had backed up so that
standing water from within areas known to be radiologically contaminated had migrated
out into designated clean areas.”1 The NRC inspectors noted that plant personnel “had
not established measures to divert the water away from important components.” For
example, water levels rising inside the reactor building impinged on electrical cables and
equipment such as the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) pump room causing the
circuitry to ground out. “This event demonstrates that flooding problems and degradation
of equipment may be caused by water inleakage even though flood waters are not above
grade elevations,” the information notice indicated. The RCIC system is critical to plant
safety in the event of loss of offsite power and a condition known as “Station Blackout.”
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NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 94-27
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/gen-comm/info-notices/1994/in94027.html
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Fort Calhoun
The river has risen 1.5 feet higher than Fort Calhoun’s 1,004-foot elevation above sea level, but the water is being held back by a series of protective barriers, including an 8-foot rubber wall outside the reactor building.
Fort Calhoun can be fortified to handle water up to 1,014 feet above sea level, Bannister said.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/17/2271423/regulators-neb-nuclear-plants.html
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I think all the gauge readings are suspect.
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=oax
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My prayers to all those who are evacuating now, and thank you for this owner of this homepage sharing useful information on Nebraska and Fukushima.
Thank you Anne and Blackmoon, I checked out your links, like it !Very good point, it is so true about vaccines….Blessing to us and good people around. This year is so powerful, a lot of changes and disasters, but we will survive!
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