Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:39PM MDT until July 13 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
FFWSLC
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County in...
West Central Piute County in central Utah...
* Until 745 PM MDT.
* At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County. Between
0.25 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. The heaviest rainfall has
fallen over the upper portions of City Creek Canyon. Flash
flooding and debris flows are expected to impact City Creek Canyon
downstream to Highway 153, and potentially downstream to US 89 on
the north side of Junction. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through City Creek Canyon. The debris flow can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding in and around the Cottonwood
Burn Scar in Piute County.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
City Creek, Highway 153 in Piute County, and US 89 just north of
Junction
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County. Severe debris
flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may
be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to
safety.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry washes is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Piute, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: