Benton County, WA — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 05:05 AM ET, Benton County, Washington is at WATCH (25/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is SECOND STREET fire 9.4 mi away (1,149 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Oct 14, 05:05 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
25 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ SECOND STREET fire 9.4 mi away (1,149 acres, 100% contained)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | SECOND STREET 9.4 mi · Hatch Grade 24.2 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.4 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 71% of 7-day peak · 0% of Washington customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Washington |
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