Flood Advisory for Washington, UT
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- Washington
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: At 18.9 ft (8877 cfs), flooding will affect low lying developed areas near the town of Virgin. Where: Virgin River at Virgin. When: From this afternoon to late tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM MDT.
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Bulletin details
...The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Utah... Virgin River At Virgin affecting Washington County. For the Virgin River...including Bloomington, Hurricane, Virgin, Springdale...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Virgin River at Virgin. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 18.9 ft (8877 cfs), flooding will affect low lying developed areas near the town of Virgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 3:15 PM MDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet (654 cfs). Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet (6996 cfs). Forecast...The river will rapidly rise but remain below flood stage with a maximum value of 17.9 feet (7857 cfs) between 4 and 6 PM and remain elevated through tonight. Action stage is 17.0 feet (6996 cfs). Flood stage is 18.9 feet (8877 cfs). http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 31 at 3:41PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM 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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