Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 10:39PM MDT until September 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 9:39pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell and Wasatch
Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A widespread area of light to moderate rainfall will move through
the area tonight, helping to the keep the area saturated and more
easily prone to flooding. Additional showers and thunderstorms
capable of heavy rainfall are expected Thursday afternoon and
evening.
- 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:
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Central Mountains; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov