2 products issued by NWS for: Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
712 PM MDT Sun Jul 19 2026
UTC053-200200-
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Washington UT-
712 PM MDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FORSYTH BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 712 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Forsyth Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. River gauges indicated a rise of 2 feet on the Santa
Clara River.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Santa Clara River from Pine Valley to just below
Baker Reservoir. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud,
vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the Forsyth Burn Scar along the Santa Clara River
downstream to just below Baker Reservoir.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The Santa Clara River downstream to just below Baker Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Forsyth Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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LAT...LON 3734 11368 3735 11369 3743 11361 3742 11352
3739 11349 3744 11346 3740 11338 3734 11340
3732 11348 3734 11353 3739 11353 3741 11360
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
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STW
Flood Watch
Flood Watch National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 1256 PM MDT Sun Jul 19 2026 UTZ122>128-200600- /O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-260720T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Southwest Utah-Lower Washington County-Zion National Park- Southern Mountains-Upper Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah- Including the following locations - Circleville, Panguitch, Escalante, Bryce Canyon City, Cedar City, Alton, Kanab, Springdale, Beaver, Ivins, Brian Head, St George, Milford, Koosharem, and Hurricane 1256 PM MDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce Canyon Country, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ JCW