Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 7:02PM MDT until July 19 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 702 PM MDT, I-15 remains closed as inundation of flood water
continues between mile markers 109-111. Flash flooding continues to
move downstream west of I-15 along the Beaver River and is expected
to reach Minersville Reservoir imminently.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar has resulted in a 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.
The following information is being relayed by Beaver County...
"BEAVER COUNTY ALERT: All of Beaver is now in READY status, prepare
to evacuate if notified. Please stay out of flood-impacted areas
unless you are an official responder. Extra traffic and bystanders
are blocking critical access routes and delaying rescue crews. Help
us to help others by avoiding flood zones. Thank you!".
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. 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:
Follow the orders of Beaver County emergency officials.
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: