2024 Elk Fire debris flow

By Landslide Hazards Program July 23, 2025

heavy equipment parked on road near watershed outlet

Detailed Description

Burned watershed in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area where a debris flow was triggered during a July 2025 thunderstorm. This downstream view shows the watershed outlet near the Crystal Springs Rest Area and U.S. Highway 14. Heavy equipment used to clear the debris remains on site 8 days after the event.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.