District of Columbia, DC — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 07:08 AM ET, District of Columbia, Washington D.C. is at NORMAL (8/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Potomac River near Washington DC (Little Falls) at action stage (6.7 mi).
Updated Oct 14, 07:08 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
8 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ Potomac River near Washington DC (Little Falls) at action stage (6.7 mi)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Tonight
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | None within 100 miles |
| RIVER FLOODING | Potomac River near Washington DC (Little Falls) at action stage |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Mid-Atlantic at 77.9% of 7-day peak · 0% of Washington D.C. customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Washington D.C. |
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