Elko County, NV — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 10:26 AM ET, Elko County, Nevada is at WATCH (26/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Thursday.
Updated Jul 15, 10:26 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
26 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Thursday
- ▸ 18 Mile fire 80.8 mi away (1,326 acres, 40% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | 18 Mile 80.8 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 45 (Good) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Southwest at 45.5% of 7-day peak · 0% of Nevada customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Nevada |
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