Wildfires can increase the threat of flash flooding in an area for up to five years.
As California deals with the aftermath of several devastating wildfires, heavy rainfall hitting the charred remains of the terrain could cause floods in the southern part of the state.
The Flash Flood Watch was scheduled to remain in effect through late Wednesday, according to the NWS, and included the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego. A Flash Flood Watch indicates that conditions could produce flash flooding and the NWS reported parts of the counties that had steep terrain or were below recently burned areas were the most greatly threatened.
This increased risk of flash flooding remains until vegetation is restored, which can take up to five years according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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