Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This watch includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Widemouth 2, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon, and Silver King.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning. This watch may be extended as needed further into Friday night.

* 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Problematic burn scars, such as the recent Cottonwood burn scar, may see flash flooding this afternoon. Additionally, the recent Widemouth 2 burn scar may result in debris flows near Kanosh, Meadow, and Fillmore this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rainfall from thunderstorms is expected across the threat area today resulting in potential flash flooding across problematic areas, in particular burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood