Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:52PM MDT until August 11 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 652 PM MDT, Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen in the
Upper Escalante River as well as North Creek, Birch Creek, Wide
Hollow, and Death Hollow. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms producing life-
threatening flash flooding in the Upper Escalante River.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
normally dry washes, and backcountry roads.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The Upper Escalante River, North Creek, Birch Creek, Wide Hollow,
and Death Hollow with flows anticipated to move downstream through
the Upper Escalante River Canyon.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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:
Garfield, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov