McKinley County, NM — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET, McKinley County, New Mexico is at ELEVATED (49/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is ROUTE 26 fire 17.5 mi away.
Updated Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
49 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ ROUTE 26 fire 17.5 mi away
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon
- ▸ M3.4 quake 47 mi away (30d)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | ROUTE 26 17.5 mi · ENCERRITO 57.6 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Southwest at 57% of 7-day peak · 0% of New Mexico customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in New Mexico |
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