The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Flash Flood Watch for several Utah regions, effective from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. While the Flash Flood Watch that was active until midnight Thursday night has been cancelled, officials stated that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
The cancellation applies to portions of Southwest Utah, Lower Washington County, Zion National Park, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Bryce Canyon Country, and South Central Utah.
The potential for flooding affects numerous locations, including Cedar City, Hurricane, Ivins, Bryce Canyon City, Circleville, Escalante, Alton, Brian Head, Panguitch, Kanab, St George, Koosharem, Springdale, Milford, and Beaver.
Excessive rainfall may lead to the flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, and low-lying or flood-prone locations. Specific areas of concern include recent burn scars such as Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, and Monroe Canyon. Flooding may also occur in urban areas and locations with poor drainage.
Although flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat for the recently cancelled watch period, residents are advised to continue heeding remaining road closures. The National Weather Service recommends monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.
