Washoe County, NV — Threat Level Today
As of Jul 15, 10:30 AM ET, Washoe County, Nevada is at WATCH (41/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is ELEPHANT fire 24.4 mi away (15,526 acres, 42% contained).
Updated Jul 15, 10:30 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
41 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ ELEPHANT fire 24.4 mi away (15,526 acres, 42% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Monday
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | ELEPHANT 24.4 mi · Solar 38.7 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.9 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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