Benton County, MS — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 07:07 AM ET, Benton County, Mississippi is at WATCH (32/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is CR 605 fire 21.4 mi away (100 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Oct 14, 07:07 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
32 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ CR 605 fire 21.4 mi away (100 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Today
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | CR 605 21.4 mi · Panola - Blue Room Rd 37 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.7 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 71% of 7-day peak · 0% of Mississippi customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Mississippi |
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