Washoe County, NV — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:44 PM ET, Washoe County, Nevada is at WATCH (29/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Hawk fire 8.4 mi away (15,085 acres, 98% contained).
Updated Aug 29, 02:44 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
29 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Hawk fire 8.4 mi away (15,085 acres, 98% contained)
- ▸ 0.1% of NV customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Hawk 8.4 mi · Fred Mt 15.9 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M4.8 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Southwest at 78.9% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Nevada customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Nevada |
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