Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 8:48PM MDT until August 20 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Kane County in southern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 848 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Western Kane County, primarily along US-89
north of Kanab and adjacent back roads.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Kane, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov