Powder River County, MT — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 10:28 AM ET, Powder River County, Montana is at ELEVATED (69/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Slaughter - Powder River fire 22.8 mi away (12 acres).
Updated Jul 15, 10:28 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
69 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Slaughter - Powder River fire 22.8 mi away (12 acres)
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert incl. Extreme Heat Warning
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Thursday Night
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Extreme Heat Warning |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Slaughter - Powder River 22.8 mi · Shadow Ridge 31.9 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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