Nelson County, ND — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET, Nelson County, North Dakota is at ELEVATED (58/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota at major stage (7.7 mi).
Updated Aug 29, 02:13 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
58 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota at major stage (7.7 mi)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Tonight
- ▸ Bale 5 fire 40.6 mi away
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Bale 5 40.6 mi · Popper 82 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota 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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