Columbus County, NC — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 10:28 AM ET, Columbus County, North Carolina is at ELEVATED (45/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Saturday.
Updated Jul 15, 10:28 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
45 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Saturday
- ▸ Quarry Road fire 29 mi away (283 acres, 55% contained)
- ▸ Atlantic Coast at Myrtle Beach Springmaid Pier (IN MLLW) at minor stage (44.8 mi)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Quarry Road 29 mi · Rose Hill Bay 51.6 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | Atlantic Coast at Myrtle Beach Springmaid Pier (IN MLLW) at minor stage |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Carolinas at 60.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of North Carolina customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in North Carolina |
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