Flash Flood Warning for Capitol Gorge and Pleasant Creek in Capitol Reef National Park
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NWS Salt Lake City has issued a Flash Flood Warning for South Central Wayne County in southern Utah until 6:00 PM MDT on September 16.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Utah
- Issued
- September 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT. Effective from September 16 at 3:15 PM MDT until September 16 at 6:00 PM MDT. The alert is classified as Severe with Immediate urgency and Likely certainty.
Affected Areas
South Central Wayne County in southern Utah, specifically Capitol Gorge and Pleasant Creek within Capitol Reef National Park.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
Expected Conditions
At 3:15 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Capitol Gorge and Pleasant Creek. Rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard includes life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 16 at 3:15 PM MDT until September 16 at 6:00 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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