Debris-filled channel in the 2024 South Fork Fire burn area

A debris flow or flood that occurred in 2024 South Fork Fire burn area filled the channel with mud- to boulder-sized sediment.  Flooding flows occurred during rain events following the summer wildfire.  Note the removal of bark and damage to trees in and adjacent to the channel.  Damage occurs as flows pass by the trees and are helpful in determining flow height.  This picture was taken in the South Fork Cedar Creek drainage, near the center of the burn area.