Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:00PM MDT until July 21 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 900 PM MDT, The initial debris flow wave has reached the camera
location at North Creek and will continue downstream through North
Creek imminently. Additional higher pulses remain possible with this
debris flow as several drainages received brief heavy rain from
earlier thunderstorms within the mid canyon drainages.
Due to the heaviest rainfall in Beaver Canyon falling very high up
the canyon, there have not yet been any verified flows as of yet on
the Beaver River.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the The south fork of North Creek and the Beaver
River. 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
Beaver County...specifically North Creek and the Grove
areas.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
North Creek and the Grove Area
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.
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: