WASHINGTON, UT — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Washington County in southwestern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the upper Santa Clara River in Pine Valley down stream to just below Baker Reservoir is imminent or occurring. The USGS gauge on the Santa Clara River peaked at 613 CFS at 1pm with flows coming down gradually, but high flows are expected to continue with additional rainfall moving into the area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 1.25 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The Santa Clara River through Pine Valley and down stream to just below Baker Reservoir. - 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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