Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:52PM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COTTONWOOD BURN SCAR IN BEAVER COUNTY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR EAST CENTRAL
BEAVER COUNTY...
At 252 PM MDT, A large debris flow has over topped the diversion dam
in Beaver Canyon. It is expected that several additional debris flow
waves are forthcoming. Debris flow waves are expected to come in
pulses as this debris flow continues downstream into the Grove area
of Beaver City, with the initial wave reaching there imminently.
Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen over the majority of
basins in the Beaver Canyon area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Beaver River system downstream to the Grove area
of Beaver City. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation
and other loose materials.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Beaver City...specifically the
Grove area. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in
Beaver County. A very large debris flow is moving down
the Beaver River now!
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in and around
the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Beaver City...specifically the Grove area.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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 Beaver 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.
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.
Area Description:
Beaver, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: