Landslides generally happen in areas where they have occurred in the past. Learn about your area’s landslide risk. Landslides can also be referred to as mudslides, debris flows, mudflows or debris avalanches. Debris flows and other landslides onto roadways are common during rainstorms. Heavily saturated ground is very susceptible to mudflows and debris flows.
Be aware that, generally, landslide insurance is not available, but that debris flow damage may be covered by flood insurance policies from the National Flood Insurance