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Area Wildfires May Increase Your Flood Risk
Burned soil can be as water repellent as pavement. Rainfall that would normally be absorbed by soil may run off extremely quickly after a wildfire. These conditions, along with wet weather, can lead to flash flooding and mudflow for years following a wildfire. The time to get prepared is now. Learn more at FloodSmart.gov
- Homeowners insurance usually does not cover damage from flood or mudflow
- Flash flood or mudflow from wildfire can occur anywhere, not just in high-risk flood areas
- Anyone can purchase flood insurance, not just those in high-risk flood areas
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Fire After Flood Resources
- Post Wildfire Flooding
- Flood After Fire Fact Sheet: General Information
- Flood After Fire Fact Sheet: The Increased Risks
- Flood After Fire Fact Sheet: The Increased Risks - Spanish
- Flood After Fire Fact Sheet: Risks & Protections
- Understanding Mudflow and the NFIP
- Understanding Mudflow and the NFIP - Spanish