Flash Flood — San Juan, Utah

1996-09-14 · near White Canyon, San Juan, Utah

Wider weather episode

Heavy downpours continued across southern Utah. A flash flood developed in the "Black Hole" portion of White Canyon, about 10 miles northwest of Natural Bridges National Monument. The flood waters claimed the life of a 16 year old girl. Six other members of the hiking group were trapped on a ledge until the waters receded some 8 hours later.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5570141. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.