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Whether a derelict vessel is found inside, or outside, your favorite candy. You can report it (and learn more about our derelict vessel program) by heading to dnr.wa.gov/aquatics/rec...

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Keep an eye out for Flash Flood Watches and Warnings from the National Weather Service they act as our “don’t go chasing waterfalls” alerts. And head to our friends over at @ecology.wa.gov , @emd.wa.gov , and @oicwa.bsky.social to learn more about floods in our area all month long.

As we dive into Washington Flood Awareness Month here is a friendly reminder: you can’t outrun a debris flow (not even you, trail runners 🏃‍♂️). And if floodwaters are covering the road, turn around, don’t drown.

That’s why our post-wildfire debris flow team is out here installing rain gauges and cameras to study when and where debris flows might strike again. The goal? Keep you safe and help us understand how these post-fire lands act during rain events.

Even after the flames are out, the danger isn’t. Burned areas can still send debris flows roaring downstream for up to five years after a wildfire all it takes is some heavy rain (about ½ inch per hour) to get things moving.

While pumpkin spice might have rolled out, wildfire season is still in full swing. Along with warm and dry conditions continuing through the next few days, we are also expecting wildfire smoke to linger in the air wasmoke.blogspot.com