Flood Advisory for Kane, UT; Washington, UT
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What you need to know
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- Kane, Washington
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What is happening
What: Dry wash and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying, poor drainage areas, and slot canyons. Where: West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... When: Until 515 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Dry washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall. 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
* WHAT...Dry wash and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Kane County in southern Utah... East Central Washington County in southwestern Utah... * WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying, poor drainage areas, and slot canyons. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Zion National Park, Springdale and Rockville. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 2:14PM MDT until October 11 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Source and limitations
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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