1. Indian
Point
Buchanan, NY (24 miles
from
New York City)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 2:
1020;
Unit 3: 1025
Operating License Issued: Unit 2:
1973;
Unit 3: 1975
Population within 50 Miles:
17,452,585
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
2.
San Onofre
San Clemente,
CA (45 miles from Long Beach)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 2:
1070;
Unit 3: 1080
Operating License Issued: Unit 2:
1982;
Unit 3: 1982
Population within 50 Miles:
9,468,825
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
4
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
approx. 225 miles
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0- 5 |
3.
Limerick
Limerick, PA (21 miles from
Philadelphia)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 1:
1134;
Unit 2: 1134
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1985;
Unit 2: 1989
Population within 50 Miles:
7,923,148
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
4.
Dresden
Morris, IL (25
miles from Joliet)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 2:
867;
Unit 3: 867
Operating License Issued: Unit 2:
1991;
Unit 3: 1971
Population within 50 Miles:
7,806,437
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15 - 25 |
5.
Diablo Canyon
Avila Beach, CA (12 miles
fromSan
Luis Obispo)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 1:
1151;
Unit 2: 1149
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1984;
Unit 2: 1985
Population within 50 Miles:
437,333
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
5
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century: 0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
approx. 250 miles
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
6.
Salem
Hancock Bridge, NJ (18 miles
from
Wilmington)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 1:
1174;
Unit 2: 1130
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1976;
Unit 2: 1981
Population within 50 Miles:
5,666,258
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
7.
Watts Bar
Spring City, TN (60
miles
from Knoxville)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1123
Operating License Issued:
1996
Population within 50 Miles:
1,041,466
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
3
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-
20 |
8.
Peach Bottom
Delta, PA
(17.9 miles from Lancaster)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 2:
1112;
Unit 3: 1112
Operating License Issued: Unit 2:
1973;
Unit 3: 1974
Population within 50 Miles:
5,446,128
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
9.
Virgil C. Summer
Jenkinsville, SC (26 miles
from
Columbia)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
966
Operating License Issued:
1982
Population within 50 Miles:
1,138,816
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
3
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not
a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-15
|
10.
Sequoyah
Soddy-Daisy, TN
(16 miles from Chattanooga)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts): Unit 1:
1148;
Unit 2: 1126
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1980;
Unit 2: 1981
Population within 50 Miles:
1,048,818
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
3
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15- 25 |
11.
Seabrook
Seabrook,
NH (13 miles from Portsmouth)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1295
Operating License Issued:
1990
Population within 50 Miles:
4,187,095
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
12.
Braidwood
Braceville, IL
(20 miles from Joilet)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1178;
Unit 2: 1152
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1987;
Unit 2: 1988
Population within 50 Miles:
6,845,106
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-20 |
13.
Hope Creek
Hancock
Bridge, NJ (18 miles from Wilmington, DE)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1061
Operating License Issued:
1986
Population within 50 Miles:
5,667,344
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
14.
Columbia
Richland, WA (20
miles from Pasco)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1190
Operating License Issued: 1984
Population within 50 Miles:
404,163
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
3
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
approx. 140 miles
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
15.
Waterford
Killona,
LA (25 miles from New Orleans)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1250
Operating License Issued:
1985
Population within 50 Miles:
2,113,087
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40 - 60
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-20 |
16.
Arkansas Nuclear One
London,
AR (6 miles
from
Russellville)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 843;
Unit 2: 995
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1974; Unit
2: 1978
Population within 50 Miles:
295,832
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Risk of Natural Disasters:
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
25-35 |
17.
Vogtle
Waynesboro,
GA (26 miles from Augusta)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1109;
Unit 2: 1127
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1987;
Unit 2: 1989
Population within 50 Miles:
712,672
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40-60
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-15 |
18.
Edwin I. Hatch
Baxley, GA (20
miles from Vidalia)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 876;
Unit 2: 883
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1974;
Unit 2: 1978
Population within 50 Miles:
426,725
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Risk of Natural Disasters:
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40-60
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-15
|
19.
Catawba
York, SC
(18 miles from Charlotte, NC)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1129
; Unit 2: 1129
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1985;
Unit 2: 1986
Population within 50 Miles:
2,461,326
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):10-15 |
20.
Pilgrim
Plymouth,
MA (38 miles from Boston)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
685
Operating License Issued:
1972
Population within 50 Miles:
4,610,713
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
21.
McGuire
Huntersville,
NC (17 miles from Charlotte)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1100;
Unit 2: 1100
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1981;
Unit 2: 1983
Population within 50 Miles:
2,647,599
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6): 2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-15 |
22.
Shearon Harris
New Hill,
NC (20 miles from Raleigh)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
900
Operating License Issued:
1986
Population within 50 Miles:
2,337,716
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-15 |
23.
Surry
Surry, VA (17
miles from Newport News)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 799;
Unit 2: 799
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1972;
Unit 2: 1973
Population within 50 Miles:
2,354,094
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40
-60
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados
(1921-1995):
5-10 |
24.
Joseph M. Farley
Columbia,
AL (18 miles from Dothan)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 851;
Unit 2: 860
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1977;
Unit 2: 1981
Population within 50 Miles:
397,337
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40 - 60
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-25 |
25.
LaSalle County
Marseilles,
IL (11 miles from Ottawa)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1118;
Unit 2: 1120
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1982;
Unit 2: 1983
Population within 50 Miles:
2,082,176
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados
(1921-1995):
15-20 |
26.
North Anna
Louisa,
VA (40 miles from Richmond)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 980.5;
Unit 2: 972.9
Operating License Issued: Unit 1: 1978;
Unit 2: 1980
Population within 50 Miles:
1,795,918
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
27.
Callaway
Fulton, MO (25
miles from Jefferson City)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1236
Operating License Issued:
1984
Population within 50 Miles:
497,276
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-20 |
28.
Vermont Yankee
Vernon, VT (5
miles from Brattleboro)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
510
Operating License Issued:
1972
Population within 50 Miles:
1,489,553
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
29.
Beaver Valley
Shippingport,
PA (17 miles from McCandless)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 892;
Unit 2: 846
Operating
License Issued: Unit 1:
1976;
Unit 2: 1987
Population within 50 Miles:
3,168,589
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados
(1921-1995):
5-10 |
30.
River Bend
St.
Francisville, LA (24 miles from Baton
Rouge)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
989
Operating License Issued:
1985
Population within 50 Miles:
895,543
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-25
|
31.
Palo Verde
Wintersburg, AZ
(50 miles from Phoenix)
Reactors: 3
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1335;
Unit 2: 1335;
Unit 3: 1335
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1985;
Unit 2: 1986;
Unit 3: 1987
Population within 50 Miles:
3,528,251
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
approx. 200
miles
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
32.
Grand Gulf
Port Gibson, MS
(20 miles from Vicksburg)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1297
Operating License Issued:
1984
Population within 50 Miles:
376,227
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
30-35 |
33.
Clinton
Location:
Clinton, IL (23 miles from
Bloomington)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1065
Operating License Issued:
1987
Population within 50 Miles:
753,423
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-25 |
34.
Fermi
Newport, MI (25
miles from Toledo, OH)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1122
Operating License Issued:
1985
Population within 50 Miles:
5,012,595
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom
third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados
(1921-1995): 10
- 15 |
35.
Comanche Peak
Glen
Rose, TX (40 miles from Fort Worth)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1200;
Unit 2: 1150
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1990;
Unit 2: 1993
Population within 50 Miles:
1,672,150
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
25-30 |
36.
Donald C. Cook
Bridgman, MI
(13 miles from Benton Harbor)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1009;
Unit 2: 1060
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1974;
Unit 2: 1977
Population within 50 Miles:
1,299,675
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995): 10-15 |
37.
Millstone
Waterford,
CT (3.2 miles from New London)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 2: 884;
Unit 3: 1227
Operating License Issued: Unit 2:
1975;
Unit 3: 1986
Population within 50 Miles:
2,967,673
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
38.
Byron
Byron, IL (17
miles from Rockford)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1164;
Unit 2: 1136
Operating License Issued: Unit 1: 1985;
Unit 2: 1987
Population within 50 Miles:
1,454,121
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-20 |
39.
South Texas Project
Bay City, TX
(90 miles from Houston)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1410;
Unit 2: 1410
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1988;
Unit 2: 1989
Population within 50 Miles:
298,473
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40 - 60
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-15 |
40.
Monticello
Monticello, MN
(30 miles from Minneapolis)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
579
Operating License Issued:
1981
Population within 50 Miles:
2,977,003
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom
third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-20 |
41.
Oyster Creek
Forked
River, NJ (9 miles from Toms River)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
619
Operating License Issued:
1991
Population within 50 Miles:
4,022,131
Relative Safety Rating:
middle
third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 -40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
42.
Three Mile Island
Middletown, PA (10
miles from Harrisburg)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
786
Operating License Issued:
1974
Population within 50 Miles:
3,725,433
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
43.
Perry
Perry, OH
(35 miles from Cleveland)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1261
Operating License Issued:
1986
Population within 50 Miles:
2,363,980
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
44.
Browns Ferry
Athens, AL (32
miles from Huntsville)
Reactors: 3
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1065;
Unit 2: 1104;
Unit 3: 1115
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1973;
Unit 2: 1974;
Unit 3: 1976
Population within 50 Miles:
927,485
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
20 to 30 |
45.
Quad Cities
Cordova, IL (20
miles from Moline)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 867;
Unit 2: 869
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1972;
Unit 2: 1972
Population within 50 Miles:
663,099
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
15-25 |
46. Davis-Besse
Oak Harbor, OH (21 miles from
Toledo)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
893
Operating License Issued:
1977
Population within 50 Miles:
1,803,182
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-15
|
47.
Cooper
Brownville,
NE (23 miles from Nebraska City)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
830
Operating License Issued:
1974
Population within 50 Miles:
60,427
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
25- 30 |
48.
James A. FitzPatrick
Scriba, NY (6
miles from Oswego)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
852
Operating License Issued:
1974
Population within 50 Miles:
915,925
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
49.
Crystal River
Crystal
River, FL (80 miles from Tampa)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
838
Operating License Issued:
1976
Population within 50 Miles:
974,647
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom
third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
40-60
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
50.
St. Lucie
Jensen Beach,
FL (10 miles from Ft. Pierce)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 839;
Unit 2: 839
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1976;
Unit 2: 1983
Population within 50 Miles:
1,070,699
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
60+
Miles to Potentially Active
Volcano: not a
factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
51.
Brunswick
Southport,
NC (40 miles from Wilmington)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 938;
Unit 2: 937
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1976;
Unit 2: 1974
Population within 50 Miles:
420,186
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
60+
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
52.
Susquehanna
Salem
Township, Luzerne Co., PA (70 from
Harrisburg)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 1149;
Unit 2: 1140
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1982;
Unit 2: 1984
Population within 50 Miles:
1,785,904
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
53.
R.E. Ginna
Ontario,
NY (20 miles from RochesterY)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
498
Operating License Issued:
1969
Population within 50 Miles:
1,280,439
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
54.
Turkey Point
Homestead, FL
(20 miles from Miami)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 3: 720;
Unit 4: 720
Operating License Issued: Unit 3:
1972;
Unit 4: 1973
Population within 50 Miles:
3,383,332
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
60+
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
55.
Calvert Cliffs
Lusby, MD (40
miles from Annapolis)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 873;
Unit 2: 862
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1974;
Unit 2: 1976
Population within 50 Miles:
3,367,816
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-10 |
56.
Wolf Creek
Burlington,
KS (3.5 miles from Burlington)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
1166
Operating License Issued:
1985
Population within 50 Miles:
188,458
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
25-30 |
57.
Prairie Island
Welch, MN (28
miles from Minneapolis)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 551;
Unit 2: 545
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1974;
Unit 2: 1974
Population within 50 Miles:
2,906,946
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-20 |
58.
Duane Arnold
Palo, IA
(8 miles from Cedar Rapids)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
640
Operating License Issued:
1974
Population within 50 Miles:
639,982
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
20-
30 |
59.
Nine Mile Point
: Scriba, NY (6
miles from Oswego)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 621;
Unit 2: 1140
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1974;
Unit 2: 1987
Population within 50 Miles:
907,215
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom
third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
0-5 |
60.
Palisades
Covert,
MI (5 miles fromSouth Haven)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
778
Operating License Issued:
1971
Population within 50 Miles:
1,352,322
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10-15 |
61.
Oconee
Seneca, SC (30
miles from Greenville)
Reactors: 3
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 846;
Unit 2: 846;
Unit 3: 846
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1973;
Unit 2: 1973;
Unit 3: 1974
Population within 50 Miles:
1,320,156
Relative Safety Rating:
top third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10- 15 |
62.
Point Beach
Two Rivers, WI
(13 from Manitowoc)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
Unit 1: 512;
Unit 2: 514
Operating License Issued: Unit 1:
1970;
Unit 2: 1973
Population within 50 Miles:
766,875
Relative Safety Rating:
bottom third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-15 |
63.
Kewaunee
Kewaunee, WI (27 miles
from Green Bay)
Reactors: 2
Electrical Output (megawatts):
556
Operating License Issued:
1973
Population within 50 Miles:
768,020
Relative Safety Rating:
middle third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
0
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano: not
a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
5-15 |
|
64. Fort Calhoun
Fort Calhoun, NE (19 miles
from Omaha)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
500
Operating License Issued:
1973
Population within 50 Miles:
916,063
Relative Safety Rating: top
third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
1
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
0
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
20- 25
|
|
65.
H. B. Robinson
Hartsville, SC
(26 miles from Florence)
Reactors: 1
Electrical Output (megawatts):
710
Operating License Issued:
1970
Population within 50 Miles:
855,396
Relative Safety Rating:
top third
Chance of Earthquake (scale 0-6):
2
Hurricanes Predicted for 21st Century:
20 - 40
Miles to Potentially Active Volcano:
not a factor
Significant Tornados (1921-1995):
10- 15 |
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