Ford County, IL — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 05:04 AM ET, Ford County, Illinois is at NORMAL (4/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Wednesday.
Updated Oct 14, 05:04 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
4 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Wednesday
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | None within 100 miles |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 73.1% of 7-day peak · 0% of Illinois customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Illinois |
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