Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 2:14PM MDT until October 11 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dry wash and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Kane County in southern Utah...
East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying, poor drainage areas, and
slot canyons.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding.
Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Zion National Park, Springdale and Rockville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Dry
washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Kane, UT; Washington, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov