United States / Mountain West / Utah
Washington County, Utah, Monday, October 12, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 13, 12:41 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 13, 11:39 PM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 14, 11:36 PM MDT15 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning, High Wind Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 12 at 4:08AM MDT until October 12 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The Forsyth burn scar in central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 407 AM MDT, High ongoing flows and additional rainfall overnight will result in flooding continuing across the Forsyth burn scar and Santa Clara River from Pine Valley to Baker Reservoir. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pine Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
“Flood Warning issued October 12 at 12:17AM MDT until October 12 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The Forsyth burn scar in central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * WHEN...Until 900 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1217 AM MDT, High ongoing flows and additional rainfall overnight will result in flooding continuing across the Forsyth burn scar and Santa Clara River from Pine Valley to Baker Reservoir. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pine Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
“Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 12:11AM MDT until October 12 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
...AN AREAL FLOOD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY... The flash flood warning has been converted to an areal flood warning, now in effect until 9 am this morning. 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 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 9:11PM MDT until October 12 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The Forsyth burn scar in... Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 1215 AM MDT. * At 911 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding in Pine Valley and high flows on the Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir from earlier rainfall. Between 1.50 and 3.50 inches of rain have fallen since 9 AM. Flash flooding is ongoing. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pine Valley. This includes Utah Route 18 between mile markers 26 and 27.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Forsyth Burn Scar. 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 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 6:04PM MDT until October 11 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The Forsyth burn scar in... Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 915 PM MDT. * At 604 PM MDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain over the Forsyth Burn Scar and flooding in Pine Valley. Additionally, river gauges remain high along the Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir. Between 1.50 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pine Valley. This includes Utah Route 18 between mile markers 26 and 27.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Forsyth Burn Scar. 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 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 3:10PM MDT until October 11 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The Forsyth burn scar in... Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 310 PM MDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain over the Forsyth Burn Scar, and river gauges remain high along the Santa Clara River. Between 1.25 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pine Valley. This includes Utah Route 18 between mile markers 26 and 27.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Forsyth Burn Scar. 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Localized wind gusts up to 70 mph have observed near Cedar City as of 1000 AM. * WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah. * 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 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.
“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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind gusts have been observed to around 60 mph near Cedar City as of 755 AM. * WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah. * 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.
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 10 at 9:47PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM Sunday to 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. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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. Secure outdoor objects.
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