Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Garfield County, Utah
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NWS Salt Lake City has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Garfield County until 4:45 PM MDT on August 31 due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Garfield County, Utah
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT (NOAA). Effective from August 31 at 1:48 PM MDT until August 31 at 4:45 PM MDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Garfield County in southern Utah, including Pine Creek Box Canyon and Upper Escalante River Canyon.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Pine Creek Box Canyon, with up to 0.5 inches of rain fallen on top of heavy rain earlier today. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes.
Timeline
Alert effective August 31 at 1:48 PM MDT. Expires August 31 at 4:45 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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