Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:17PM MDT until July 16 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM MDT, Piute County emergency management reported flash
flooding with a muddy/ashy flow out of Ten Mile Canyon at HW 89 near
mp 174. Between 0.3 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar has resulted in a debris flow
moving through Ten Mile Canyon within the warning area. Additional
flows remain likely originating out of Cottonwood Canyon moving
forward. 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...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Cottonwood Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Cottonwood Canyon and Ten Mile Canyon downstream to US 89
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. 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Piute, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: