Post-fire Flooding: The Museum Fire

The Museum Fire in 2019 burned 1,961 acres and a record monsoon season in 2021 caused post-fire flooding from the burn scar, which affected many homes and businesses.

The Story Map aims to outline the full timeline of the fire, the aftermath and flooding, and considerations for the future. Topics include the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project, management responses to the fire, flood risk assessment, public meetings, and more!

To view the full StoryMap, including a personal story from a resident impacted by post-fire flooding, click the image below.

Green sandbags line a residential street that has flooded following the Museum Fire. Image Text reads: "Post Fire Flooding: The Museum Fire" and "Explore the Story Map"