Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:16PM MDT until July 17 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 216 PM MDT, emergency management reported a debris flow from the
Cottonwood burn scar from Gold Gulch across US-89 near mile post
175. UDOT reported US-89 was closed in both directions at this mile
post. Between 0.3 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding
is already occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Gold Gulch, Ten Mile Creek and Cottonwood Creek.
The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Gold Gulch, Ten Mile Creek and Cottonwood Creek 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 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.
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.
Area Description:
Piute, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: