Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:06PM MDT until July 17 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain fell from earlier thunderstorms over City Creek with the
Cottonwood Burn scar in Piute County. 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. 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: