Flash Flood in Washington County, Utah

Flash Flood May 4, 2025 · Washington County, Utah

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Cat Claw Canyon flood/river gauge reported a rapid rise from a no-flow 0 CFS state to a peak flow of 620 CFS. Flash flood area extrapolated downstream to account for likely continued propagation of flood wave.

The wider storm

A broad cutoff low transited the Great Basin region in early May, resulting in isolated strong wind gusts and flash flooding.

Began near Motoqua (37.1200, -114.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1246986. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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