Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 8:18PM MDT until August 31 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 818 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain in Short Creek. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
normally dry washes, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hildale.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Washington, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov