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Flash Flood Warning for Kane, UT; Washington, UT

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Kane, Washington
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What is happening

At 540 PM MDT, A small rise of almost 2 feet occurred on the North Fork of the Virgin River due to rainfall from earlier storms. Up to .40 inches fell over a short time as these storms moved through. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms....

What the bulletin says to do

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

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Bulletin details

At 540 PM MDT, A small rise of almost 2 feet occurred on the North Fork of the Virgin River due to rainfall from earlier storms. Up to .40 inches fell over a short time as these storms moved through. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks and streams Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 5:40PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 3:41PM MDT until October 22 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Salt Lake City UT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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