National Weather ServiceUtahFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 33 flood advisories for Utah in 2025 and 51 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 35th most of any state. 2026 through September: 53, 7% above the average of 49 for those months in 2008-2025. San Juan was covered most often (211 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Utah get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 53 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 72 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2008 | 42 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Utah get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 211 | 39 | July 29, 2026 |
| Grand | 182 | 33 | September 29, 2026 |
| Uintah | 117 | 10 | September 22, 2025 |
| Salt Lake | 108 | 21 | September 18, 2026 |
| Washington | 101 | 33 | September 29, 2026 |
| Iron | 71 | 11 | October 11, 2025 |
| Utah | 66 | 14 | September 18, 2026 |
| Davis | 53 | 6 | September 18, 2026 |
| Weber | 48 | 7 | September 18, 2026 |
| Garfield | 45 | 6 | August 31, 2026 |
| Kane | 36 | 10 | September 29, 2026 |
| Box Elder | 28 | 7 | August 27, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Utah.