Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 31 at 9:59AM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 8:59am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Wasatch
Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Western
Uinta Basin and Southwest Utah.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture will support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall
across the watch area through the evening, particularly starting
this afternoon. Some areas, including the Uinta Basin, have
already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to
flooding given saturated soils.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Western Uinta Basin; Western Millard and Juab Counties; Southwest Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov