Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 7:58PM MDT until July 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 758 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County. Between 0.25
and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Beaver River into the Grove area within Beaver.
The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials. The debris flow has reached the upper camera in Beaver
Canyon. Expect the flow to reach the Grove area in 1 to 1.5 hours.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Beaver.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Cottonwood Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Beaver, UT; Piute, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov