Flash Flood Warning for Washington, UT
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- Washington
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What is happening
At 356 PM MDT, Zion National Park Dispatch has reported flash flooding in multiple slot canyons west of the scenic drive within Zion Canyon, including Telephone and Behunin Canyons. Between 0.4 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding....
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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At 356 PM MDT, Zion National Park Dispatch has reported flash flooding in multiple slot canyons west of the scenic drive within Zion Canyon, including Telephone and Behunin Canyons. Between 0.4 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Zion National Park Dispatch. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, and creeks. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Zion National Park.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 3:56PM MDT until August 13 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 3:11PM MDT until August 13 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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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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