Platte County, WY — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 15, 01:00 PM ET, Platte County, Wyoming is at ELEVATED (45/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Moonshine fire 22.6 mi away (7,325 acres, 100% contained).
Updated Oct 15, 01:00 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
45 /100
ELEVATED
Active threats affecting this area.
- ▸ Moonshine fire 22.6 mi away (7,325 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert incl. Freeze Warning
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Freeze Warning |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Moonshine 22.6 mi · Chalk Mountain 82.8 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.8 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 85.5% of 7-day peak · 0% of Wyoming customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Wyoming |
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