Kane County, Utah, Monday, October 12, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 8:52AM MDT until October 12 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 852 AM MDT, A flood wave was moving down the Paria River and through Paria Canyon. At 430 AM the Paria River Gauge at US-89 indicated a rise of 3 feet as the flood wave passed, with an increase in flow to 2200 CFS. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria River from just north of US-89 to the Utah/Arizona border including Paria Canyon.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 5:52AM MDT until October 12 at 11:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 552 AM MDT, A flood wave was moving down the Paria River and through Paria Canyon. At 430 AM the Paria River Gauge at US-89 indicated a rise of 3 feet as the flood wave passed, with an increase in flow to 2200 CFS. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria River from just north of US-89 to the Utah/Arizona border including Paria Canyon.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 5:05AM MDT until October 12 at 11:00AM 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 Kane County in southern Utah... * Until 1100 AM MDT. * At 505 AM MDT, gauge reports indicated flash flooding is occurring on the Paria River near US-89. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria River from just north of US-89 to the Utah/Arizona border including Paria Canyon.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:56PM MDT until October 11 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

The heavy rain has ended. 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 7:55PM MDT until October 11 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 1000 PM MDT. * At 755 PM MDT, National Park Service officials reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain and flash flooding across Zion National Park. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen, with little additional rainfall expected. 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... Zion National Park, Springdale and Rockville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“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 5:54PM MDT until October 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 554 PM MDT, National Park Service officials reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain and flash flooding across Zion National Park. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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... Zion National Park, Springdale and Rockville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 2:59PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 600 PM MDT. * At 259 PM MDT, National Park Service officials reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain and flash flooding across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...National Park Service reported. 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, Springdale and Rockville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“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.