Sussex County, DE — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 11:28 AM ET, Sussex County, Delaware is at ELEVATED (53/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Wango fire 21.5 mi away (241 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Jul 15, 11:28 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
53 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Wango fire 21.5 mi away (241 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Friday Night
- ▸ 2 active NWS alerts
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 2 active — Heat Advisory |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Wango 21.5 mi · Sprig Island 45.7 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Mid-Atlantic at 81% of 7-day peak · 0% of Delaware customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Delaware |
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