Flash Flood in Emery County, Utah

Flash Flood September 26, 2025 · Emery County, Utah

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A flash flood occurred in Little Wildhorse Canyon due to heavy rainfall in an area which drains into the narrow canyon. This flash flood trapped multiple groups, forcing these groups to seek higher ground. Search and rescue was notified, and eventually all parties were able to hike out safely.

The wider storm

A fairly weak cutoff low slowly ejected northward through the area over the course of several days. This feature in combination with sufficient moisture created an environment that supported several days of shower and thunderstorm development. Some of these storms produced locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding, as well as some strong wind gusts.

Began near Moore (38.5997, -110.8013).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1291172. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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