PIUTE, UT — At 907 PM MDT, US 89 has closed at milepost 166-176 due to debris flows reaching the Highway from multiple drainages originating from heavy rain over the Cottonwood burn scar in Piute County. Flash flooding is already occurring.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the City Creek, Ten Mile, and Cottonwood creeks. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms prod
Flooding in Piute, 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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