- In force from
- Oct 21, 2:49 PM MDT
- Until
- Oct 21, 4:00 PM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 21, 1:04 PM MDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 21, 2:49 PM MDT
- Office
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Number
- 148 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Likely
- Where
- UT
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY
At 249 PM MDT, Zion National Park Service dispatch reported ongoing flash flooding within Zion Canyon in Zion National Park, specifically Behunin Canyon and upper Emerald Pools...but additional flash flooding is occurring in areas on the east side of the canyon as well. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional thunderstorms capable of heavy rain remain possible through the remainder of the day. Flash flooding is already occurring.
- Hazard
- Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
- Source
- National Park Service reported.
- Impact
- Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons and normally dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park.
What to do
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative to waterways within the park which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks, and streams.
Places under it Springdale
Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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