Carter County, MT — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 10:26 AM ET, Carter County, Montana is at ELEVATED (69/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Black Tail Creek - Custer fire 24.9 mi away (127 acres).
Updated Jul 15, 10:26 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
69 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Black Tail Creek - Custer fire 24.9 mi away (127 acres)
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert incl. Extreme Heat Warning
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Friday Night
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Extreme Heat Warning |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Black Tail Creek - Custer 24.9 mi · Spring Creek - Custer 25.2 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 63.2% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Montana customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Montana |
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