Hinsdale County, CO — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 06:15 AM ET, Hinsdale County, Colorado is at WATCH (33/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Elk fire 9.3 mi away (7,257 acres, 90% contained).
Updated Oct 14, 06:15 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
33 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Elk fire 9.3 mi away (7,257 acres, 90% contained)
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Winter Weather Advisory |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Elk 9.3 mi · High Mesa Piles RX (prescribed) 19.8 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 67.4% of 7-day peak · 0% of Colorado customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Colorado |
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