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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 11:40 AM Oct. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah Until 345 PM MDT. At 1140 AM MDT, Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across the headwaters of Gould Wash from earlier thunderstorms which created a large flood wave which continues to move through Hurricane. Additional thunderstorms forming to the south and west are expected to move back into this area exacerbating the flooding within the next 30 to 45 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing.
Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
Source: Emergency management reported.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Gould Wash through Hurricane.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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