Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2025-07-02 · near Torrey, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

A flood wave (flash flooding) was reported in Sulphur Creek at the Capitol Reef National Park western Boundary. Approximately 0.25 to 0.50 inches of rain fell to create the flood wave.

Wider weather episode

A partially cutoff low ejected through the region through early July, followed by a weaker trailing shortwave trough. This unsettled pattern resulted in sporadic instances of strong to severe wind gusts in addition to hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270310. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.