Flash Flood Warning

At 414 PM MDT, National Park Service personnel reported mudslides and rockfalls in Bryce Canyon National Park from earlier thunderstorms. High flows were also reported on the Paria River south of Tropic, which will continue to move downstream. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen primarily over Bryce Canyon National Park. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...National Park Service reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bryce Canyon National Park, including areas near Sheep Creek, the Paria River, Bull Valley Gorge, Willis Creek, and Herm Pollock Slot Canyon.

Another Flash Flood Warning has been issued for downstream areas along the Paria River downstream of the confluence with Cottonwood Creek.