Flash Flood in Garfield County, Utah
Flash Flood August 25, 2023 · Garfield County, Utah
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 64-year-old woman was reported overdue from a hike on the Fairyland Loop Trail. A search of the area was conducted, with the woman being found deceased. Details are unclear, but showers and thunderstorms were in the area. A news release from Bryce Canyon National Park stated dry washes had higher flows because of precipitation. Though not conclusive, a medical examiner report stated the cause of death was likely due to drowning.
The wider storm
A woman was killed hiking the Fairyland Loop Trail because of flash flooding.
Began near Rubys Inn (37.6504, -112.1471).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1133677. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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