Flood Warning for Zion National Park Area in Utah
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 8:15 AM MDT Tuesday for West Central Kane County and East Central Washington County due to excessive rainfall.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Utah
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT. Effective from September 28 at 11:16 PM MDT until September 29 at 8:15 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
West Central Kane County in southern Utah and East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah. Specific locations include Zion National Park, Springdale, Rockville, all slot canyons in Zion National Park, and the East Fork and North Fork of the Virgin River.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 11:15 PM MDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms, with flooding already occurring.
Timeline
The alert is effective from September 28 at 11:16 PM MDT until September 29 at 8:15 AM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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