Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 4:44PM MDT until July 15 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM MDT, Zion National Park dispatch reported flash flooding
in Spry Canyon, Pine Creek, and the Overlook from earlier
thunderstorms which produced heavy rain over those areas. Between
0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, creeks,
and normally dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Zion National Park
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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; Washington, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: