Flood Advisory for Salt Lake, UT
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- Salt Lake
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flows above action stage were reported on Red Butte Creek near 1600 E. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, particularly near 9th South and 9th East. Where: Central Salt Lake County in northern Utah......
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flows above action stage were reported on Red Butte Creek near 1600 E. * WHERE...Central Salt Lake County in northern Utah... * WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, particularly near 9th South and 9th East. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt Lake City, University Of Utah and Sugarhouse. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 6:34PM MDT until October 11 at 9:30PM 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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