Flash Flood Warning Issued in Wayne, Utah

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Wayne County in Utah.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 1:14 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:15 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 portions of Capitol Reef National Park, including Grand Wash, Wonderland Canyon, Timpie Canyon, and Capitol Gorge. 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, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Caineville and portions of Capitol Reef National Park, including Grand Wash, Wonderland Canyon, Timpie Canyon, and Capitol Gorge

Areas Affected

The warning covers Wayne 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.