Flash Flood in Washington County, Utah

Flash Flood September 2, 2023 – September 3, 2023 · Washington County, Utah

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

As a result of heavy rain in the area, the East Fork Virgin - Springdale, guage recorded a rapid rise in flow from its initial general flow level of around 68 CFS. An initial peak of 1228 CFS was observed at approximately 4:00 pm MST. The river then fell to 359 CFS at approximately 7:00 pm MST, before rising again to a secondary peak of 858 CFS at approximately 11:00 pm MST.

The wider storm

An active pattern resulted in strong wind gusts in addition to isolated flash flooding to start the month of September.

Began near Springdale (37.1653, -113.0008).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1124206. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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