Flash Flood Warning Issued for Washington County, UT
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NWS Salt Lake City has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah until 9:30 PM MDT on August 31.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Utah
- Issued
- September 1, 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 August 31 at 6:25 PM MDT until August 31 at 9:30 PM MDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah, including Hildale.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
At 6:25 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, highways, streets and underpasses.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 6:25 PM MDT to 9:30 PM MDT on August 31, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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