Why is there a greater flash flood threat following an active fire season?
When forest fires scar the land, there is often little vegetation left to catch runoff from heavy rains. Worse yet, the heat from such fires can leave the ground parched and unable to absorb water. Unimpressive rainfall amounts that would normally cause no problems can lead to dangerous flash floods in these areas. Be aware of any areas scorched by recent fires and stay away from them when thunderstorms are near.
