Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 10:29AM MDT until July 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
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 continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, San
Rafael Swell, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon
Recreation Area/Lake Powell and Western Canyonlands.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot
canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars,
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.
Area Description:
San Rafael Swell; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
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