Polk County, TX — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 04:12 AM ET, Polk County, Texas is at NORMAL (17/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Wednesday.
Updated Oct 14, 04:12 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
17 /100
NORMAL
No significant threats detected.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Wednesday
- ▸ TP Oak fire 94.1 mi away (33 acres)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | TP Oak 94.1 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Texas (ERCOT) at 73.8% of 7-day peak · 0% of Texas customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Texas |
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