Flood — Daggett, Utah

2011-07-03 to 2011-07-11 · near Dutch John, Daggett, Utah

Event narrative

High releases were necessary to alleviate inflated inflow into Flaming Gorge Reservoir due to heavy runoff from melting snow that occurred from the record snow pack in the Central Rockies. The high releases created low land flooding below the reservoir, caused some bank erosion and impacted recreation along the river.

Wider weather episode

High releases were necessary for water control on Flaming Gorge Reservoir which created high flows downstream of the dam through early July.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 364294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.