Flash Flood Warning for Goblin Valley and Slot Canyons in Emery County

Source: NOAA · Central Utah

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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southwestern Emery County in central Utah until 4:30 AM MDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Central Utah
Issued
September 29, 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 1:37 AM MDT September 29, 2026 until 4:30 AM MDT September 29, 2026. Alert type code: FFW.

Affected Areas

Southwestern Emery County in central Utah. Specific locations include Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse, Crack, Chute, Ding, Dang and all other slot canyons in the area. Highways affected: Interstate 70 between mile markers 108 and 150; Utah Route 24 between mile markers 134 and 156 and between mile markers 158 and 160.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

Thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Timeline

Alert effective immediately from 1:37 AM MDT and remains in effect until 4:30 AM MDT on September 29, 2026.

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