Flash Flood in Iron County, Utah

Flash Flood August 1, 2021 · Iron County, Utah

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread flash flooding occurred in Enoch and Cedar City, with up to 300 homes damaged by flood waters. Water rescues were performed, and cars were swept off the road. Interstate 15 was closed during the event. Numerous roads were eroded by floodwaters, and Fiddlers Canyon was reported underwater.

The wider storm

An active monsoon surge brought thunderstorms producing heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, and hail across the state.

Began near Enoch (37.7882, -113.0536).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 981865. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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