El Paso County, CO — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 05:06 AM ET, El Paso County, Colorado is at WATCH (30/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is 1 active NWS alert incl. Freeze Watch.
Updated Oct 14, 05:06 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
30 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert incl. Freeze Watch
- ▸ Aspen Acres fire 61.4 mi away (102,007 acres, 90% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Wednesday Night
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Freeze Watch |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Rainbow Gulch RX (prescribed) 14.5 mi · Aspen Acres 61.4 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 71% of 7-day peak · 0% of Colorado customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Colorado |
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