Flash Flood in Daggett County, Utah
Flash Flood July 22, 2008 · Daggett County, Utah
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Flash flooding caused debris and water to flow over Highway 43 between mile markers 2 and 3. Several inches of water was also reported running across Highway 44. Big rocks also fell across roadways near Sheep Creek. A lot of debris flowed into nearby canals, and the Sheep Creek irrigation canal overflowed. A dirt road to Sols Canyon was washed out, as well as E. 3rd Road in Manila, and a settling pond was also washed out. Flooding also damaged several fields of crops, fences, landscaping, and irrigation systems. Water and mud entered a church basement and garages of some residences. Hail also caused crop damage. Rainfall of 2 inches in 1 hour was reported.
The wider storm
Heavy rain from thunderstorms produced flooding and flash flooding across portions of eastern Utah.
Began near Manila (40.9800, -109.8159).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 121620. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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