Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 3:53PM MDT until July 15 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 353 PM MDT, Strong thunderstorms which have now moved south of
the area produced heavy rain in Wire Pass and upper portions of
Buckskin Gulch. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of normally dry washes
and slot canyons.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Kane, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: