United States / Mountain West / Utah
Washington County, Utah, Friday, October 23, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 24, 12:51 AM MDTVersion 2 · Oct 25, 12:14 AM MDTVersion 3 · Oct 26, 12:11 AM MDT3 official warnings recorded: Flash Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 6:42PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT”
The heavy rain has ended across Zion National Park. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM MDT for portions of central, southern, and southwest Utah.
“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.
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Official Warning3 official warnings in effect: Flash Flood Warning.
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