Benton County, MN — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET, Benton County, Minnesota is at WATCH (35/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Sunday Night.
Updated Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
35 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Sunday Night
- ▸ Viney fire 43.6 mi away
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Viney 43.6 mi · Brunswick 51.9 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 52 (Moderate) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 76.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of Minnesota customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Minnesota |
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