Channel in a burned watershed within the 2024 Elk Fire burn area

By Landslide Hazards Program July 23, 2026

Down stream view of a channel with bedrock visible in the foreground and burned trees on the surrounding hillslopes

Detailed Description

Channel in a burned watershed within the 2024 Elk Fire burn area near Dayton, Wyoming where a debris flow initiated during a July 2025 thunderstorm. Near the headwaters, exposed bedrock is visible in channel, and loose sediment and burned trees cover the hillslope above. Trees near the channel margin show damage from the force of the flow.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.