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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0010 Issued by the Salt Lake City Forecast Office
Action: Time and Area Extended Issued At: 2026-09-16 12:13:46
962
WGUS65 KSLC 161713
FFASLC
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
UTZ113-117-120-170815-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-Castle Country-
Including the following locations - Price, Indian Canyon,
Scofield, Emery, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, Castle Dale, and Cove Fort
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms may bring heavy rainfall to the
area starting this afternoon through this evening, with another
round Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Also,
overnight tonight, a more widespread area of light to moderate
rainfall will move through, helping to the keep the area
saturated and more easily prone to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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UTZ122-123-125>127-170815-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Utah-Lower Washington County-Southern Mountains-Upper
Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon Country-
Including the following locations - Bryce Canyon City, Alton,
Ivins, Beaver, Hurricane, Koosharem, Panguitch, Milford, Circleville,
St George, Brian Head, and Cedar City
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce
Canyon Country, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys,
Lower Washington County and Southwest Utah.
* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An area of showers and thunderstorms will develop into southwest
Utah this evening. The period of heaviest rainfall potential will
be overnight especially after 9 PM MDT this evening through the
early morning hours on Thursday. Flooding at night can be
especially dangerous and hard to see if driving at night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ129-170815-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-
Including the following locations - Torrey and Loa
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following area, Capitol
Reef National Park and Vicinity.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture will remain in place across the region. Several
disturbances will fuel development of thunderstorms with rainfall
rates in excess of 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour. In areas with
training thunderstorms, rainfall rates will exceed 0.50 inches
per hour. This will cause flash flooding in areas such as
normally dry washes, slot canyons, and slickrock areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ121-170815-
/O.EXT.KSLC.FA.A.0010.260916T1800Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Rafael Swell-
Including the following locations - Goblin Valley and Green River
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following area, San Rafael
Swell.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms may bring heavy rainfall to the
area starting this afternoon through this evening, with another
round Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Also,
overnight tonight, a more widespread area of light to moderate
rainfall will move through, helping to the keep the area
saturated and more easily prone to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ124-128-130-131-170815-
/O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Zion National Park-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-Glen
Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the following locations - Hanksville, Kanab, Big Water,
Springdale, Bullfrog, and Escalante
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Glen
Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Western
Canyonlands and Zion National Park.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture will remain in place across the region. Several
disturbances will fuel development of thunderstorms with rainfall
rates in excess of 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour. In areas with
training thunderstorms, rainfall rates will exceed 0.50 inches
per hour. This will cause flash flooding in areas such as
normally dry washes, slot canyons, and slickrock areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
Church
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-09-16 12:13:46
962
WGUS65 KSLC 161713
FFASLC
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
UTZ113-117-120-170815-
/O.EXB.KSLC.FA.A.0010.260916T1800Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-Castle Country-
Including the following locations - Price, Indian Canyon,
Scofield, Emery, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, Castle Dale, and Cove Fort
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms may bring heavy rainfall to the
area starting this afternoon through this evening, with another
round Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Also,
overnight tonight, a more widespread area of light to moderate
rainfall will move through, helping to the keep the area
saturated and more easily prone to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ122-123-125>127-170815-
/O.EXB.KSLC.FA.A.0010.260917T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Utah-Lower Washington County-Southern Mountains-Upper
Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon Country-
Including the following locations - Bryce Canyon City, Alton,
Ivins, Beaver, Hurricane, Koosharem, Panguitch, Milford, Circleville,
St George, Brian Head, and Cedar City
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce
Canyon Country, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys,
Lower Washington County and Southwest Utah.
* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An area of showers and thunderstorms will develop into southwest
Utah this evening. The period of heaviest rainfall potential will
be overnight especially after 9 PM MDT this evening through the
early morning hours on Thursday. Flooding at night can be
especially dangerous and hard to see if driving at night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ129-170815-
/O.EXT.KSLC.FA.A.0010.260916T1713Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-
Including the following locations - Torrey and Loa
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following area, Capitol
Reef National Park and Vicinity.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture will remain in place across the region. Several
disturbances will fuel development of thunderstorms with rainfall
rates in excess of 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour. In areas with
training thunderstorms, rainfall rates will exceed 0.50 inches
per hour. This will cause flash flooding in areas such as
normally dry washes, slot canyons, and slickrock areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ121-170815-
/O.EXT.KSLC.FA.A.0010.260916T1800Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Rafael Swell-
Including the following locations - Goblin Valley and Green River
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following area, San Rafael
Swell.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms may bring heavy rainfall to the
area starting this afternoon through this evening, with another
round Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Also,
overnight tonight, a more widespread area of light to moderate
rainfall will move through, helping to the keep the area
saturated and more easily prone to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ124-128-130-131-170815-
/O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Zion National Park-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-Glen
Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the following locations - Hanksville, Kanab, Big Water,
Springdale, Bullfrog, and Escalante
1113 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Glen
Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Western
Canyonlands and Zion National Park.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture will remain in place across the region. Several
disturbances will fuel development of thunderstorms with rainfall
rates in excess of 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour. In areas with
training thunderstorms, rainfall rates will exceed 0.50 inches
per hour. This will cause flash flooding in areas such as
normally dry washes, slot canyons, and slickrock areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
Church
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-16 23:39:34
277
WGUS65 KSLC 170439
FFASLC
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1039 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
UTZ113-117-120-121-172100-
/O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-Castle Country-San
Rafael Swell-
Including the following locations - Green River, Fish Lake, Joes
Valley, Price, Emery, Indian Canyon, Scofield, Goblin Valley, Cove
Fort, and Castle Dale
1039 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell and Wasatch
Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A widespread area of light to moderate rainfall will move through
the area tonight, helping to the keep the area saturated and more
easily prone to flooding. Additional showers and thunderstorms
capable of heavy rainfall are expected Thursday afternoon and
evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
UTZ122>131-171200-
/O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Utah-Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-
Southern Mountains-Upper Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon
Country-South Central Utah-Capitol Reef National Park and
Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake
Powell-
Including the following locations - Bullfrog, Panguitch, Torrey,
Escalante, Bryce Canyon City, Beaver, Cedar City, Big Water,
Koosharem, Loa, Hurricane, Springdale, Circleville, Ivins,
Hanksville, St George, Brian Head, Kanab, Milford, and Alton
1039 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce
Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen
Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern
Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower
Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An area of showers and thunderstorms will bring the potential for
heavy rainfall overnight through the early morning hours.
Flooding at night can be especially dangerous and hard to see if
driving at night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
MPS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-17 06:48:37
085
WGUS65 KSLC 171148
FFASLC
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
548 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
UTZ122>131-171300-
/O.EXP.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Utah-Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-
Southern Mountains-Upper Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon
Country-South Central Utah-Capitol Reef National Park and
Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake
Powell-
Including the following locations - Bryce Canyon City,
Circleville, Panguitch, Beaver, Springdale, Hanksville, Torrey,
Alton, Bullfrog, Cedar City, Loa, Big Water, Milford, Hurricane, St
George, Brian Head, Kanab, Koosharem, Ivins, and Escalante
548 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of Utah, including the
following areas, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and
Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central
Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western
Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion
National Park.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will
expire at 6 AM MDT early this morning.
$$
UTZ113-117-120-121-180300-
/O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260918T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-Castle Country-San
Rafael Swell-
Including the following locations - Cove Fort, Price, Fish Lake,
Indian Canyon, Green River, Goblin Valley, Scofield, Castle Dale,
Emery, and Joes Valley
548 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell and Wasatch
Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to re-develop this
afternoon across the area and continue through the evening hours.
Rainfall rates between 0.25 to 1 inch per hour with locally
higher rates under the heaviest storms are expected. This will
cause flash flooding in areas such as normally dry washes, slot
canyon, and slickrock areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
HM
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-09-17 22:41:30 643 WGUS65 KSLC 180341 FFASLC Flood Watch National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 941 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 UTZ113-117-120-121-180445- /O.CAN.KSLC.FA.A.0010.000000T0000Z-260918T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains-Castle Country-San Rafael Swell- Including the following locations - Goblin Valley, Scofield, Castle Dale, Green River, Fish Lake, Indian Canyon, Emery, Price, Cove Fort, and Joes Valley 941 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for a portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs. Showers and thunderstorms have diminished and flash flooding is no longer anticipated to be a threat through the remainder of the evening. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ MT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||