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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Washington County on October 22

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A powerful surge of muddy water rushing through a narrow red rock canyon in Utah, symbolizing a flash flood.
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The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a flash flood warning for southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah on October 22, 2026. The warning is in effect until 11:45 AM MDT.

Key takeaways

  • A flash flood warning was issued for southeastern Washington County through 11:45 AM MDT on October 22, 2026.
  • Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell across the headwaters of Gould Wash.
  • A large flood wave is moving downstream through Hurricane.
  • Flash flooding is ongoing and poses a life-threatening hazard to creeks, streams, and urban areas.

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City for southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah on October 22, 2026. The warning remains in effect until 11:45 AM MDT.

Emergency management reported that between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across the headwaters of Gould Wash as of 9:52 AM MDT on October 22, 2026. A large flood wave is moving downstream through Hurricane, and flash flooding is ongoing.

The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Expected impacts include life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Some locations expected to experience flash flooding include Gould Wash through Hurricane.

Officials advise to turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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