Flash Flood in San Juan County, Utah
Flash Flood September 14, 2023 · San Juan County, Utah
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Mexican Hat (37.2023, -109.8961).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1129116. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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