Flash Flood — San Juan, Utah

2022-08-14 · near Monticello Arpt, San Juan, Utah

$5K

Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rain from thunderstorms washed out a large portion of State Road 211 near the intersection of Utah Highway 191. Significant water flowed across the highway. Vehicles were stranded in the area as a result.

Wider weather episode

High pressure remained centered over the Southern Plains which allowed for monsoon moisture to continue to stream into eastern Utah. This abundance of moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Portions of San Juan County experienced flash flooding which led to significant road damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1039722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.