Huge cleanup effort underway in Pine Valley after severe flash flooding from burn scar

Huge Cleanup Effort Underway in Pine Valley

Pine Valley is facing a new threat of floods after the Forsyth Fire, which burned over 15,000 acres and 13 homes. The area experienced severe flash flooding from Hurricane Priscilla, with water reaching five feet deep and 400 feet wide.

“Right now, the mountain soils can’t handle it, so even a normal rainstorm can cause massive flooding,”

said Pine Valley Fire Chief Robert Hardy. The flooding occurred in areas of the burn scar, as the depleted soil was unable to absorb the rain.

Authors: Samantha Hoffman & Liv Kelleher, KUTV

Author's summary: Pine Valley faces flood threat after Forsyth Fire.

more

KUTV KUTV — 2025-10-14

More News