Garfield County, Utah, Monday, October 12, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 6:08PM MDT until October 11 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

The heavy rain has ended, though light rain showers will continue over the next few hours. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 PM MDT Monday for portions of central, southern, and southwest Utah.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 3:19PM MDT until October 11 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Garfield County in southern Utah... Northeastern Kane County in southern Utah... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 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 and automated gauges as well as the river gauge along the Escalante River near Escalante. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Escalante River and slot canyons along Hole-In-The-Rock road. This includes Utah Route 12 between mile markers 58 and 83.

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.

“High Wind Warning issued October 11 at 10:31AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Wind gusts have been observed as high as 97 mph on Big Mountain south of Enterprise, otherwise wind gusts to around 75 mph have been observed near Brian Head. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

“High Wind Warning issued October 11 at 7:57AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Wind gusts have been observed between 70 and 82 mph in the Pine Valleys and near Brian Head as of 755 AM. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected over the Pine Valley Mountains, near Brian Head, and near Boulder Summit. Strong winds combined with saturated soils will make it easier to down trees. Backcountry users in the high elevations should exercise high caution near trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.