ST. GEORGE — The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a flash flood warning for east/central Washington County. Residents should pay close attention to storms Sunday evening, according to the press release.
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warning areas from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2023.
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly,” the release stated. “Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes and streams.”
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include; Zion National Park, including The Subway, The Narrows, Imlay Canyon, and Upper Telephone Canyon.
The forecast also calls for heavy rains in Kane County on Aug. 13, 2023, from 7:15 to 11:15 p.m., according to a separate alert by the National Weather Service.
“Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Zion National Park, including Parunuweap Canyon and the East Fork of the Virgin River, south of Orderville to the confluence with the mainstream Virgin River,” the release stated.
PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become deadly in heavy rain. Campers and hikers should avoid streams, creeks and slot canyons.
Additionally, those going outdoors should tell someone where they are going and when they plan to return, according to Utah State Parks.
To stay up-to-date, Southern Utahns can check the National Weather Service website or download the mobile weather app.
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