Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2023-07-18 · near Fruita, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

Capitol Reef National Park officials reported multiple flows and waterfalls associated with heavy rain and thunderstorms moving through the park. At approximately 11:46 am MST, multiple waterfalls were noted on cliffs. By 11:55 am MST, water was reported to be coming over state Route 24, and by 11:59 am MST, debris, in addition to water, was noted. At approximately 12:30 pm MST, the wash south of Hickman Bridge through Neil Johnson Bridge was reported to be flowing high, and the Hickman Bridge area was reported to be flooded.

Wider weather episode

A shift in the atmospheric pattern from mid to late July brought an array of impacts to much of Utah, including severe thunderstorm wind gusts, large hail, and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1121168. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.