Benson County, ND — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET, Benson County, North Dakota is at CRITICAL (70/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Bale 5 fire 4 mi away.
Updated Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
70 /100
CRITICAL
Significant threats active in this area.
- ▸ Bale 5 fire 4 mi away
- ▸ Devils Lake near Devils Lake at major stage (12.5 mi)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Tonight
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Bale 5 4 mi · Popper 38.6 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | Devils Lake near Devils Lake at major stage |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Central at 82.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of North Dakota customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in North Dakota |
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