Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2022-06-18 · near Fruita, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

Grand Wash Road and Capitol Gorge Road were closed due to mud from flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

A widespread high wind event across Utah was followed by strong thunderstorms associated with a system spanning a three-day period. These storms produced numerous instances of severe wind gusts, in addition to a tornado, a report of hail, and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1043364. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.