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Flash Flood in Washington County, Utah

Flash Flood August 1, 2007 · Washington County, Utah

$2.1M
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Extensive flash flooding occurred in Zion National Park and areas outside of the park near the towns of Virgin and Touquerville. Due to the massive flash flood six homes were damaged and residents were evacuated off of their roofs. In addition, Kolob Terrace was closed.

Damage amounts were estimated from media reports (6 homes destroyed, $250K each; 3 homes damaged, $25K each; and a washed out bridge, $35K). In addition, the Zion RV Park reported damages totaling $205,000, not including loss of revenue.

The wider storm

Heavy downpours from a tropical airmass resulted in washing out of streets and a few bridges in Washington County. A few roof evacuations were prompted by fast rising water in the town of Virgin.

Began near Virgin (37.2200, -113.2000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 53562. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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