Washington County, Utah, Thursday, October 22, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:40PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 540 PM MDT, A small rise of almost 2 feet occurred on the North Fork of the Virgin River due to rainfall from earlier storms. Up to .40 inches fell over a short time as these storms moved through. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. 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.

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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 3:41PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM 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 645 PM MDT. * At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms moving into Zion National Park from the south. Up to 0.25 inches of rain have fallen from previous showers over the last half hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible across the park as these thunderstorms move in. 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 and Springdale.

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 slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks and streams which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 11:40AM MDT until October 22 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 345 PM MDT. * At 1140 AM MDT, Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across the headwaters of Gould Wash from earlier thunderstorms which created a large flood wave which continues to move through Hurricane. Additional thunderstorms forming to the south and west are expected to move back into this area exacerbating the flooding within the next 30 to 45 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gould Wash through Hurricane.

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

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:52AM MDT until October 22 at 11:45AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 1145 AM MDT. * At 952 AM MDT, Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across the headwaters of Gould Wash, and a large flood wave is moving downstream through Hurricane. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gould Wash through Hurricane.

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

“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 8:16AM MDT until October 22 at 10:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 816 AM MDT, Emergency management reported Highway 59 between Hurricane and Apple Valley due to flooding. Doppler radar indicated between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 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... La Verkin and Virgin.

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.

“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 22 at 7:16AM MDT until October 22 at 10:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 1015 AM MDT. * At 716 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 0.75 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... La Verkin and Virgin.

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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 11:28PM MDT until October 21 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 1145 PM MDT. * At 1128 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 23 miles southwest of Gunlock State Park, or 36 miles south of Beaver Dam, moving northeast at 35 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... Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Washington County.

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

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 8:24PM MDT until October 21 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 824 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Santa Clara River. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Santa Clara River, with additional impacts to urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Clara and Ivins.

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

“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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 6:59PM MDT until October 21 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

At 659 PM MDT, The USGS gage on Fort Pearce Wash has reported a rise of roughly 5 feet due to runoff from heavy rain due to earlier thunderstorms. While the rise at this gage is beginning to subside, the flood wave will continue downstream to its confluence with the Virgin River. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of normally dry washes... specifically Fort Pearce Wash. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Fort Pearce Wash.

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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 6:42PM MDT until October 21 at 9:45PM 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 Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 945 PM MDT. * At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain along the Santa Clara River. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional thunderstorms are possible over the next couple 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 along the Santa Clara River, with additional impacts to urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Clara and Ivins.

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

“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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 4:55PM MDT until October 21 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”

FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Washington County in southwestern Utah... * Until 745 PM MDT. * At 455 PM MDT, The USGS gage on Fort Pearce Wash has reported a rise of roughly 5 feet due to runoff from heavy rain due to earlier thunderstorms. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain previously fell. This flood wave will continue downstream to its confluence with the Virgin River. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of normally dry washes... specifically Fort Pearce Wash. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Fort Pearce Wash.

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.