Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 4:42PM MDT until September 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 442 PM MDT, National Park Service Rangers reported flash flooding
in Capitol Gorge. National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated
between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain fell across the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...National Park Service ranger reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams and
normally dry washes.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Capitol Gorge and Pleasant Creek within Capitol Reef National Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Wayne, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov