Flash Flood — Sevier, Utah

2017-07-19 · near Burrville, Sevier, Utah

Event narrative

Heavy rain north of Capitol Reef National Park, with radar estimates of over 3 inches of rain, caused flash flooding along State Route 72.

Wider weather episode

Widespread thunderstorms developed across the state of Utah for several days in mid-July, producing both strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 715736. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.