WASHINGTON, UT — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Washington County in southwestern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the upper Santa Clara River in Pine Valley down stream to just below Baker Reservoir is imminent or occurring. USGS gauges and cameras along the Santa Clara River in Pine Valley are showing rapid rises in river flow, and they are expected to continue with additional rainfall moving into the area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 110 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 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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