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Flash Flood Warning
ActivePiute, UT
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
At 1157 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain over the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County. Approximately 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring with flows reported in City Creek. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in water and debris moving through the City Creek, Tenmile Creek, Gold Gulch, and Cottonwood Creek drainages. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. This water and debris may impact portions of Highway 89 between Junction and Marysvale.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cottonwood Creek, Gold Gulch, Tenmile Creek, and City Creek near Junction.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 164 and 175.
Instructions
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Piute County. 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 debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around drainages such as City Creek, Tenmile Creek, Gold Gulch, and Cottonwood Creek.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Data from the National Weather Service
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