Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 11:13AM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce
Canyon Country, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys,
Lower Washington County and Southwest Utah.
* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through late tonight.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An area of showers and thunderstorms will develop into southwest
Utah this evening. The period of heaviest rainfall potential will
be overnight especially after 9 PM MDT this evening through the
early morning hours on Thursday. Flooding at night can be
especially dangerous and hard to see if driving at night.
- 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:
Southwest Utah; Lower Washington County; Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys; Bryce Canyon Country
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov