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SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events-be prepared to take action. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website: www.weather.gov/sto/. Dixie Post-Fire BAER—Preparing for Rain EventsPOST-FIRE WATERSHED CONDITIONS—KEY MESSAGESWhile many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires cause damage that requires special efforts to prevent problems afterwards.Thunderstorms and winter rain events in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains can result in high water runoff and flooding.Wildfire increases the potential for flooding, post-fire soil erosion and debris flows that could impact campgrounds, fishing areas, homes, structures, roads, and other infrastructure within,...