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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 4:28 PM Jul. 15

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Dry washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

Full details

Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 10:57 AM Jul. 15

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of central and southern Utah, including the following areas, San Rafael Swell, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Zion National Park, and burn scars including Cottonwood, Forsyth, Monroe Canyon, and France Canyon.
When: From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
Impacts: Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slickrock areas, recent burn scars, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. This includes a heavy emphasis on recent burn scars in and near the watch area, such as Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, and Monroe Canyon. The flash flood threat is forecast to continue into Friday and potentially beyond, with extensions to this flood watch possible.
Additional Details: - 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.