Riverside County, CA — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 01:28 PM ET, Riverside County, California is at ELEVATED (45/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is BARNES RD MEAD fire 13.9 mi away.
Updated Aug 29, 01:28 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
45 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ BARNES RD MEAD fire 13.9 mi away
- ▸ 2 active NWS alerts incl. Extreme Heat Warning
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 2 active — Extreme Heat Warning |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | BARNES RD MEAD 13.9 mi · MTZ/RRU/WOOD 14 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | California at 67.8% of 7-day peak · 0% of California customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in California |
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