Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 11:06AM MDT until August 31
Affecting Garfield, UT
In effect until: Aug 31, 2026, 6:45 PM
Garfield, UT
Likely impact in Garfield, UT; effects through 6:45 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Dry washes, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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At 1106 AM MDT, gauge reports indicate flash flooding is occurring. The river gauge on Pine Creek near the Escalante River indicated a 171 cfs flood wave hit the gauge around 915 AM. The river gauge on the Escalante River near Escalante indicated a flood wave around 400 cfs and climbing at 1025 AM. This flood wave will continue to surge down the Escalante River. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of normally dry washes, slot canyons, creeks, streams and rivers. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Escalante, Pine Creek, Death Hollow, and the Escalante River Canyon.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™