Flash Flood in Wayne County, Utah

Flash Flood July 18, 2022 · Wayne County, Utah

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A series of moderate, to at times strong, thunderstorms moved through Capitol Reef National Park over the span of 2 to 3 hours. Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor 3-hour rainfall estimates showed around 1 to 2 inches within the park. As a result, a flow of 6-8 inches of water moved through Capitol Gorge, as reported by Park officials.

The wider storm

Another active setup in mid-late July resulted in numerous microburst related wind gusts in portions of Utah's West Desert Region, as well as a report of severe hail. Additionally, flash flooding was noted in southern Utah. This also coincided with a period of anomalous heat across much of the region.

Began near Grover (38.1900, -111.2500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1047876. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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