Jefferson County, AL — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 06:15 AM ET, Jefferson County, Alabama is at WATCH (29/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK fire 15 mi away (279 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Oct 14, 06:15 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
29 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK fire 15 mi away (279 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ 0.1% of AL customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Air Quality Alert |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 15 mi · Oak Ridge Road 60.8 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.7 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Southeast at 61.9% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Alabama customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Alabama |
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