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Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:47AM MDT until September 17 at

Affecting San Rafael Swell; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity

In effect until: Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

San Rafael Swell; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, San
Rafael Swell and Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today 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.
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Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:47AM MDT until September 17 at

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