Flash Flood — Washington, Utah

2024-08-17 · near Springdale, Washington, Utah

Event narrative

The East Fork Virgin River near Glendale gauge showed two distinct flash flood waves. One at 8:45 p.m. MDT around 145 cfs and one at 10:45 p.m. MDT around 500 cfs.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213397. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.