Flash Flood in San Juan County, Utah
Flash Flood September 14, 1996 · San Juan County, Utah
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The wider storm
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 5570141. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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