Flash Flood — Sevier, Utah

2018-08-04 · near Glenwood, Sevier, Utah

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused a debris flow on the Willow Patch Fire burn scar. Due to this debris flow, state Route 24 was temporarily impassible between mileposts 17 and 18.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms formed across Utah during the first few days of August, producing strong gusty winds over the northwest deserts of Utah and flash flooding over portions of southern Utah.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 779635. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.