Active AlertsLower Washington County

Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 11:13 AM Sep. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce Canyon Country, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Lower Washington County and Southwest Utah.
When: From 6 PM MDT this evening through late tonight.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars.
Additional Details: - An area of showers and thunderstorms will develop into southwest Utah this evening. The period of heaviest rainfall potential will be overnight especially after 9 PM MDT this evening through the early morning hours on Thursday. Flooding at night can be especially dangerous and hard to see if driving at night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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