Flash Flood in Washington County, Utah

Flash Flood January 3, 1997 · Washington County, Utah

Injuries

$5.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Subtropical moisture brought heavy rains to southwest Utah to kick-off the new year. Washington county had hundreds of reports of flood damage. Most Streets and basements were flooded in the towns of St. George and Bloomington. Total rainfall amounts during this time were 2.38 inches in St. George and 2.42 inches in Bloomington. Damage in Washington county was estimated at 5 million dollars, worst in its history.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5599736. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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