Flash Flood Warning Issued in Emery, Utah
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Emery County in Utah.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 2:08 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:15 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding
Potential Impact
Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Goblin Valley. This includes the following highways. Interstate 70 between mile markers 124 and 149. Utah Route 24 between mile markers 127 and 156. and between mile markers 159 and 160
Areas Affected
The warning covers Emery County in Utah.
Safety Information
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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
