Debris Flow in Iron County, Utah

Debris Flow July 28, 2022 · Iron County, Utah

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall north of Brian Head, with 3-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimates of around 1 to 2.5 inches. This resulted in debris flows over state Route 143 between mileposts 11 and 13, and closure of the road. Additional reports from the public and media reported debris was up to 7 feet deep in spots.

The wider storm

A push of monsoonal moisture resulted in sporadic flash flooding and isolated microbursts for the end of the month of July.

Began near Summit (37.7210, -112.8500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1048067. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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