Martin County, KY — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 10:30 AM ET, Martin County, Kentucky is at ELEVATED (45/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Low Gap Hollow fire 6.3 mi away (308 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Jul 15, 10:30 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
45 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Low Gap Hollow fire 6.3 mi away (308 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Friday
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Low Gap Hollow 6.3 mi · Slate Branch 21.1 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 72.4% of 7-day peak · 0% of Kentucky customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Kentucky |
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