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Officials warn of dangers as floodwaters rush through Zion National Park, Springdale

By ABC 4 · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of turbulent, muddy floodwaters rushing through a narrow red sandstone canyon in Zion National Park under a dark, stormy sky.
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ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — Flash flooding is already happening across Zion National Park on Monday after heavy rain moved through the area. Approximately two inches of rain has fallen with flooding reported along the Virgin River.

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