Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 5:31PM MDT until September 15 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 531 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated between 0.50 and 1.00 inches
of rain has fallen across portions of the San Rafael Swell, including
Muddy Creek, Ramp, Cistern, Ding, Dang, Bell, Little Wildhorse, Crack
and Chute Canyons. Flash flooding is ongoing across within these
drainages.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons and normally
dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The Chute of Muddy Creek, Little Wildhorse Canyon, Ding and Dang
Canyons, Crack and Chute Canyons, as well as portions of Goblin
Valley State Park.
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:
Emery, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov