Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 10:39PM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 9:39pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce
Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen
Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern
Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower
Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* 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 bring the potential for
heavy rainfall overnight through the early morning hours.
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; Zion National Park; Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys; Bryce Canyon Country; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov