Elk County, KS — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET, Elk County, Kansas is at WATCH (35/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Heat Risk expected This Afternoon.
Updated Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
35 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Heat Risk expected This Afternoon
- ▸ BISON fire 38 mi away (889 acres, 50% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | BISON 38 mi · BUS 56.2 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Central at 82.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of Kansas customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Kansas |
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