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