Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:16AM MDT until October 22 at 10:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 22, 2026 - 7:16am
Expires:
October 22, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 816 AM MDT, Emergency management reported Highway 59 between
Hurricane and Apple Valley due to flooding. Doppler radar indicated
between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
La Verkin and Virgin.
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.
Area Description:
Washington, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov