Flash Flood in Wayne County, Utah

Flash Flood July 31, 2023 · Wayne County, Utah

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Capitol Reef National Park reported flash flooding associated with thunderstorms in the area, which necessitated the closure of several roads in the park, including portions of the Scenic Drive, The Capitol Gorge Road, and Pleasant Creek.

The wider storm

The ongoing active pattern lessened somewhat, but enough moisture and support remained to trigger isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms which resulted in a few instances of strong wind gusts and flash flooding.

Began near Fruita (38.2210, -111.2275).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1122168. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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