Custer County, CO — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 11:24 AM ET, Custer County, Colorado is at ELEVATED (54/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Aspen Acres fire 18.7 mi away (99,077 acres, 36% contained).
Updated Jul 15, 11:24 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
54 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Aspen Acres fire 18.7 mi away (99,077 acres, 36% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Today
- ▸ 0.1% of CO customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Aspen Acres 18.7 mi · Sheep Head 32.9 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 64.9% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Colorado customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Colorado |
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