Flash Flood Warning for Washington, UT
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What is happening
At 155 PM MDT, emergency management reported heavy rain over the Forsyth Burn Scar. Between 1.5 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and...
What the bulletin says to do
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Forsyth Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 155 PM MDT, emergency management reported heavy rain over the Forsyth Burn Scar. Between 1.5 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Forsyth Burn Scar. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pine Valley. This includes Utah Route 18 between mile markers 26 and 27.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 1:55PM MDT until October 11 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 12:18PM MDT until October 11 at 3:15PM 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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