Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 1:39PM MDT until July 29 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 139 PM MDT, Zion National Park officials reported flash flooding
in most slot canyons from thunderstorms producing heavy rain across
the park. Between 0.25 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, with the
highest amounts on the west side of the park, including over Kolob
Canyon. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.15 inches are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot
canyons, and normally dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Zion National Park, Springdale and Kolob Canyon.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Iron, UT; Kane, UT; Washington, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov