Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 10:29AM MDT until July 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
The Flood Watch for flash flooding has been expanded to include
Friday afternoon and evening for portions of southwest and south
central Utah. Flood Watches for flash flooding continue for this
afternoon and evening for a large portion of southern Utah.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce
Canyon Country, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper
Sevier River Valleys, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and
Zion National Park.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot
canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars
including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, and Monroe Canyon,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Southwest Utah; Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys; Bryce Canyon Country; South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: