Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:10PM MDT until July 18 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated between 0.50 and 1.00 inch of
rain fell over the headwaters of the Narrows within Zion National
Park during earlier thunderstorms. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
slot canyon, and normally dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Zion National Park and Springdale.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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: