Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2023-08-17 · near Fruita, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

Flash flooding caused a closure of state Route 24 due to water covering the road from mileposts 81 to 85. The flooding led to an evacuation of the Fruita Campground and Gifford House.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal flash flooding brought a variety of impacts to southern Utah, including flash flooding in Capitol Reef National Park that prompted evacuation of a campground and road closures.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1133513. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.