High Risk ⚡ Power Plant / Substation  ·  Texas

Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant TX

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  TEXAS

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚡ Power Plant / Substation
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type⚡ Power Plant / Substation
Operator / BranchLuminant Energy
Host CountySomervell County TX
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose Texas generates 2,400 megawatts for the isolated ERCOT grid. During the February 2021 Texas winter storm Comanche Peak experienced power disruptions that contributed to the broader ERCOT grid failure. The ERCOT grid isolation means Comanche Peak output is critical to Texas grid stability with no ability to import replacement power from neighboring states. Tornado risk in north-central Texas is significant.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Somervell County with 9,000 residents and the ERCOT grid with 26 million customers. Comanche Peak provides 2,400 MW to the isolated Texas grid. The 2021 winter storm caused power disruptions at the plant contributing to the broader ERCOT failure. Tornado risk in north-central Texas is significant.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-67, TX Route 144, Squaw Creek Reservoir. Somervell County Emergency Management and NRC coordinate nuclear emergency tornado and ERCOT grid protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone