Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 6:20PM MDT until August 30 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 620 PM MDT, the public reported flooding near Catstair Canyon from
earlier thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up
to 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of normally dry washes, slot
canyons, streams, creeks and rivers.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bryce Canyon National Park, Buckskin Wash, Wire Pass, the Paria
River, Paria River Canyon, Bull Valley Gorge, and Willis Creek.
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:
Kane, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov