Active AlertsSouth Central Utah

Flood Watch

Issued at Fri 12:40 AM Aug. 14
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, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This watch includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Widemouth 2, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon, and Silver King.
When: Through Friday evening.
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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Additional Details: - Excessive rainfall from thunderstorms is expected across the threat area again Friday resulting in potential flash flooding across problematic areas, in particular recent burn scars, slot canyons, slick rock areas and normally dry washes. - 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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