Flash Flood — Sanpete, Utah

2015-05-27 · near Centerfield, Sanpete, Utah

$100K

Property damage

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 582702. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.