Flash floods ‘expected’ in central, southern Utah, forecasts warn

Zion National Park is shown on a stormy day in 2015. Flash floods are "expected" in Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.The National Weather Service upgraded the chance of flash floods in central and southern Utah to “expected” on Wednesday morning, a designation it described as “unusual,” with a flash flood warning in place until 10 p.m.

“Today is not a day to venture into slot canyons, normally dry washes and other flash flood prone areas,” the weather service warned. The warning includes many of Utah’s national parks as well as recreation areas. The weather service advised visitors to check with local ranger stations or visitor centers before heading out — and to have a plan in case of inclement weather.In the following areas, the chance of flash floods is “expected”: Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Zion national parks, as well as Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and San Rafael Swell.

In the following areas, the chance of flash floods is “probable”: Arches and Canyonlands national parks, as well as Natural Bridges Natural Monument and Grand Gulch. This means that “some slot canyons, dry washes and small streams are expected to experience flash flooding,” according to the weather service.Subscribe To

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