Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 2:37PM MDT until July 16 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dry wash and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected. Excessive ponding in developed areas.
* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Utah, including the
following counties, in central Utah, Piute and Sevier. In southern
Utah, Wayne. The heaviest rainfall is falling in Koosharem.
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Overflowing poor
drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause dry wash and small stream
flooding. Between 0.75 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Koosharem and Greenwich.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Piute, UT; Sevier, UT; Wayne, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: