WASHINGTON, UT — * WHAT...Dry wash and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 1145 AM MST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas including roads near Short Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 849 AM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause dry wash and small stream flooding. Cameras near Short Creek show elevated flows near the top of culverts. Stream gauges on Short Creek indicate higher flows as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hildale including areas near Short Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Washington, UT can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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