Debris Flow — Alpine, California

2021-07-30 · near Woodfords, Alpine, California

Event narrative

Debris flows reported by fire services on the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.

Wider weather episode

Unusually moist airmass associated with a monsoon surge produce widespread thunderstorms. Flash flooding and debris flows occurred as a result, including on very recent burn scars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 964897. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.