Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2021-07-27 · near Fruita, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

Capitol Reef National Park officials reported flash flooding across Scenic Drive in multiple locations, including Grand Wash and across State Route 24, closing the road. A muddy debris flow was also reported in Sulphur Creek.

Wider weather episode

An active monsoon surge brought several back-to-back days of thunderstorms producing heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, and hail across the state.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 974493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.