Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 7:09PM MDT until September 15 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
FFWSLC
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Emery County in central Utah...
* Until 900 PM MDT.
* At 709 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated another thunderstorm
producing heavy rain approaching the warned area. As this storm
crosses the area, 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 will 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