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Wildfire burn scars increase the risk of flash flooding and mudflow

November 07, 2024
Burned-down forest under rainy skies. Text: Wildfire burn scars increase the risk of flash flooding and mudflow.

#FloodRisk in burn scar areas remains significantly higher until vegetation is restored—up to 5 years or more after a #wildfire.

Empower yourself by learning how wildfires increase flood risk: agents.floodsmart.gov/resource-library/en/fema-flood-after-fire-fact-sheet

#FloodInsurance