Deschutes County, OR — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:15 PM ET, Deschutes County, Oregon is at NORMAL (15/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is 0494 AKAWA BUTTE fire 27.3 mi away (27,491 acres, 99% contained).
Updated Aug 29, 02:15 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
15 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ 0494 AKAWA BUTTE fire 27.3 mi away (27,491 acres, 99% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | 0494 AKAWA BUTTE 27.3 mi · 0658 ROUND BUTTE 35.3 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.5 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 70.4% of 7-day peak · 0% of Oregon customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Oregon |
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