Flash Flood in Sanpete County, Utah

Flash Flood May 27, 2015 · Sanpete County, Utah

$100K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding in the cities of Gunnison and Centerfield, with an approximate total of 30 homes and businesses sustaining some damage from the flood waters. About another 100 homes experienced yard flooding. Most damaged homes had minor damage to basements or lower levels. In addition, portions of the Gunnison Market grocery store were flooded, and some of the inventory was damaged.

The wider storm

The end of May produced very active weather across the state of Utah, with widespread thunderstorms on most days. Several flash floods were observed across southern Utah, and multiple severe thunderstorms occurred across the northern half of the state.

Began near Centerfield (39.1159, -111.8333).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 582702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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