Flash Flood in Wayne County, Utah

Flash Flood July 19, 2023 · Wayne County, Utah

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A cluster of thunderstorms produced heavy rain during the early afternoon hours through portions of Capitol Reef National Park, with Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor estimates of around 0.50 to 0.75 inches of rain. Subsequently, Capitol Reef National Park reported that state Route 24 east of the visitor center was impassable due to high water and debris. Additionally, minor flooding was reported in the campground.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Fruita (38.2900, -111.2500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1121176. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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