Flash Flood — San Juan, Utah

2023-09-14 · near Mexican Hat, San Juan, Utah

Event narrative

A truck was swept away as a result of flash flooding from heavy rain on Johns Canyon Road which runs along a slot canyon in Gooseneck State Park. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office was able to send someone to rescue the stranded driver. No injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough paired with increased moisture and daytime heating resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across eastern Utah. Storms were largely slow moving and some of them produced heavy rain. As a result of the heavy rain, some flash flooding occurred in portions of San Juan County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129116. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.