Powell County, MT — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 05:03 AM ET, Powell County, Montana is at NORMAL (15/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Moose fire 51.5 mi away (6,005 acres, 37% contained).
Updated Oct 14, 05:03 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
15 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ Moose fire 51.5 mi away (6,005 acres, 37% contained)
- ▸ M3.1 quake 47 mi away (30d)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Sure Thing Swamp RX (prescribed) 21.1 mi · Moose 51.5 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M4.2 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 86% of 7-day peak · 0% of Montana customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Montana |
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