Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:45PM MDT until July 19 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
FFWSLC
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County in...
Southeastern Beaver County in southern Utah...
* Until 830 PM MDT.
* At 445 PM MDT, A large flash flood and debris flow continues to
move downstream the Beaver River. Flood waters may impact I-15 and
and South Main street where the Beaver River crosses, then will
impact the flood plain downstream to Minersville Reservoir.
Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain fell across the majority of
basins in the headwaters of the Beaver River. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Beaver River from Beaver City to Minersville
reservoir. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding which will continue well
downstream of the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver
County all the way to Minersville Reservoir.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Beaver River
from Beaver City to Minersville Reservoir
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Beaver, Adamsville and Minersville Reservoir.
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 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.
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:
Beaver, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: