Flash Flood — Iron, Utah

2017-07-24 · near Parowan Arpt, Iron, Utah

Event narrative

Heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar caused widespread flash flooding and debris flows. On the south side of the burn near Panguitch Lake, multiple roads were washed out along Clear Creek. On the north end of the burn scar, flooded roads were reported both east and west of the ridgeline.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms continued across Utah for the last week of July, with many storms producing heavy rainfall. This led to flash flooding in many locations, including a particularly damaging flood in Salt Lake City. A lightning strike also led to two injuries on the morning of July 28.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 715763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.