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Flood Watch
ActiveLower Washington County; Zion National Park; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Status
In Progress
Started 37 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep tropical moisture will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall to portions of southern and eastern Utah through tonight. Additional rainfall totals of 0.50 to 1.00 inch, with locally up to 2.00 inches will occur in this area. The flooding threat will be exasperated by already saturated ground, with area streams, creeks, river and other waterways already running high. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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