El Paso County, CO — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:15 PM ET, El Paso County, Colorado is at WATCH (30/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Tonight.
Updated Aug 29, 02:15 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
30 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Tonight
- ▸ Aspen Acres fire 61.4 mi away (102,004 acres, 82% contained)
- ▸ 0.1% of CO customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Aspen Acres 61.4 mi · Gomez 74.6 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 70.4% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Colorado customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Colorado |
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