Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:42PM MDT until July 17 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
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...
Southwestern Piute County in central Utah...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Cottonwood Burn scar in Piute County, with the
heaviest rain falling over City Creek. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the City Creek downstream to HW 89 between mile posts
166 and 167 north of Junction. 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...specifically within the City Creek drainage
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Junction...HW 153 in City Creek Canyon...HW 89 between mileposts
166 and 167
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Piute, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: