research report

Vulnerability of California Roadways to Post-Wildfire Debris Flow

Publication Date

July 1, 2020

Author(s)

Mikhail Chester

Areas of Expertise

Infrastructure Delivery, Operations, & Resilience

Abstract

A vulnerability assessment of California roadways to post-wildfire debris flows is developed. The work examines current and future conditions, considering climate change scenarios and how they affect fire risk and precipitation. Results show how post-fire debris flow risks change from today into the future. A discussion is presented on how to prioritize investments considering the criticality of roadways within the broader network.