What is a sign that an area may be prone to flooding?

Debris caught in underbrush.

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  1. Debris caught in underbrush ✔
  2. Fresh grass growing
  3. Dry sand on a hill

Why: Debris caught in underbrush or bent grass can show where water has flowed before.

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Answer: Debris caught in underbrush. Debris caught in underbrush or bent grass can show where water has flowed before.

  1. Scouting America: Camping www.scouting.org/merit-badges/camping
    Some signs of these areas are debris caught in underbrush or grass bent over in the same direction.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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