Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 6:57PM MDT until September 15 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated another thunderstorm producing
heavy rain approaching the warned area. As this storm crosses the
area between now and 8 PM, an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain is
expected over portions of the San Rafael Swell, including Muddy
Creek, Ramp, Cistern, Ding, Dang, Bell, Little Wildhorse, Crack and
Chute Canyons. This wil result in another flood wave moving through
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