Vilas County, WI — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:43 PM ET, Vilas County, Wisconsin is at WATCH (36/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is White Whale fire 10.4 mi away (11 acres).
Updated Aug 29, 02:43 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
36 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ White Whale fire 10.4 mi away (11 acres)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Saturday Night
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | White Whale 10.4 mi · Chicken 18 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 77.7% of 7-day peak · 0% of Wisconsin customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Wisconsin |
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