Flash Flood in Emery County, Utah

Flash Flood August 17, 2024 · Emery County, Utah

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Time and location are estimated. A flood wave was observed at the Muddy Creek near Emery gauge, with a rise from around 34 cfs to around 700 cfs between 4:45 and 5 p.m. MDT. This flood wave would have then routed into the warned area between 5 and 6 p.m. MDT.

The wider storm

Thunderstorms brought gusty winds to much of Utah and flash flooding to southern Utah.

Began near Emery (38.7546, -111.1519).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1213376. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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