Flash Flood in Washington County, Utah

Flash Flood August 1, 2012 · Washington County, Utah

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding occurred along La Verkin Creek on the evening of August 1st, with significant rises in the water level. At the same time, a 2-year-old girl was noticed missing from her home in the city of La Verkin, which was close to the creek. The girl passed away when she drowned in the Creek, and her body was found a couple hours after she had been reported missing.

The wider storm

The monsoon moisture in place at the end of July carried over into August, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms across Utah. The heaviest rain fell over southern Utah, where a few different flash floods were observed on August 1st.

Began near Pintura (37.3397, -113.1908).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 411159. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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