Active AlertsPiute

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 4:39 PM Jul. 13

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry washes is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Full details

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 6:20 PM Jul. 13

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 620 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported muddy flows in City Creek Canyon originating off of the Cottonwood burn scar in Piute County. Between 0.3 and 0.7 inches fell across upper portions of this drainage from earlier thunderstorms. Flash flooding is already occurring. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through City Creek Canyon. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County.
Source: Law enforcement reported.
Impact: Flooding of areas in and around City Creek originating in the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include City Creek Canyon downstream along SR 153.

Recommended Action

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.