Orange County, CA — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 09:35 AM ET, Orange County, California is at ELEVATED (49/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is LAC-244607 fire 17.6 mi away.
Updated Jul 15, 09:35 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
49 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ LAC-244607 fire 17.6 mi away
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert incl. Extreme Heat Warning
- ▸ 0.1% of CA customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Extreme Heat Warning |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | LAC-244607 17.6 mi · LAC-243426 21.8 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.9 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | California at 56.8% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of California customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in California |
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