Custer County, SD — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:12 PM ET, Custer County, South Dakota is at WATCH (29/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Prairie Win fire 46.4 mi away.
Updated Aug 29, 02:12 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
29 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Prairie Win fire 46.4 mi away
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Tonight
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Prairie Win 46.4 mi · XU Hill 54.5 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | AQI 38 (Good) |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.3 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Central at 82.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of South Dakota customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in South Dakota |
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