Hidalgo County, NM — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 07:06 AM ET, Hidalgo County, New Mexico is at NORMAL (6/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Sacaton fire 69.3 mi away (9,861 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Oct 14, 07:06 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
6 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ Sacaton fire 69.3 mi away (9,861 acres, 100% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Sacaton 69.3 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Southwest at 40.7% of 7-day peak · 0% of New Mexico customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in New Mexico |
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