Debris Flow — Duchesne, Utah

2023-03-15 · near Fruitland, Duchesne, Utah

Event narrative

UDOT reported a debris flow / mudslide over US-191 near MP 262, resulting in road closure for cleanup.

Wider weather episode

Another winter storm brought gusty winds and accumulating snow to much of Utah in the middle of March. Precipitation combined with snowmelt also resulted in flooding, mostly in southern Utah, including noted fatalities in a popular slot canyon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.