Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
802 PM MDT Fri Jul 17 2026
UTC053-180300-
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Washington UT-
802 PM MDT Fri Jul 17 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FORSYTH BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 802 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Forsyth Burn Scar. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall
is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow
moving through the Forsyth burn scar and the Santa Clara River. 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.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pine Valley and Veyo, mainly along the Santa Clara River to just
below Baker Dam.
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.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry washes is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
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LAT...LON 3736 11350 3739 11352 3740 11356 3740 11360
3737 11363 3734 11366 3735 11367 3739 11365
3742 11362 3742 11356 3741 11351 3744 11349
3746 11346 3747 11343 3745 11338 3742 11338
3738 11339 3736 11341 3733 11345
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
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JAC
Flash Flood Warning
UTC053-180400-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
653 PM MDT Fri Jul 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Washington County in southwestern Utah...
* Until 1000 PM MDT.
* At 653 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across Red Cliffs Recreation Area and Leeds Creek.
Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Washington, Toquerville and Leeds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3728 11350 3734 11343 3729 11331 3717 11346
3723 11352
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
JAC
