Iron County, Utah, Thursday, October 22, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 1:26PM MDT until October 22 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 1:06PM MDT until October 22 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 106 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of Enoch, or 18 miles north of Cedar City, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Minersville.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 12:50PM MDT until October 22 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Beaver County in southern Utah... Northeastern Iron County in southern Utah... * Until 130 PM MDT. * At 1250 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Enoch, or 7 miles north of Cedar City, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Cedar City, Enoch and Minersville.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:14AM MDT until October 22 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 914 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the Kolob Canyons and Subway areas of Zion National Park. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is likely ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park, Apple Valley, Springdale, Kanarraville and Rockville. This includes Interstate 15 between mile markers 43 and 47, as well as Kanarraville Falls.

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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 7:31AM MDT until October 22 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Iron County in southern Utah... Northwestern Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 1030 AM MDT. * At 731 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park, Apple Valley, Springdale, Kanarraville and Rockville. This includes Interstate 15 between mile markers 43 and 47, as well as Kanarraville Falls.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 22 at 7:23AM MDT until October 22 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Iron County in southern Utah... North Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 815 AM MDT. * At 723 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of Quail Creek State Park, or 21 miles west of Zion National Park, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Pinto, Pine Valley and Newcastle. This includes Utah Route 56 between mile markers 26 and 42.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 7:04PM MDT until October 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 704 PM MDT, Zion National Park rangers reported flash flooding ongoing across the park. The USGS gauge located on the North Fork of the Virgin River has also observed a rise of around 3 feet. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...National Park Service and gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks, and streams. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park, Springdale and Rockville.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 5:18PM MDT until October 21 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Iron County in southern Utah... Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 518 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of Dameron Valley, or 18 miles east of Beaver Dam, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Enterprise and Modena. This includes the following highways... Utah Route 56 between mile markers 11 and 29. Utah Route 18 between mile markers 29 and 51.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 5:01PM MDT until October 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Iron County in southern Utah... West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Zion Canyon within Zion National Park. Up to 0.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area with this current storm, and additional thunderstorms remain likely over the next several hours. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks, and streams. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park, Springdale and Rockville.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.