Flash Flood — Emery, Utah

2014-07-10 · near Mohrland, Emery, Utah

Event narrative

Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused a debris flow, with debris and water crossing State Route 31 near Huntington. This debris shut down the highway, and the excessive runoff and debris also damaged a small debris dam located upstream.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain fell on the Seeley burn scar on July 10, causing a debris flow in the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 535894. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.