Flash Flood — Wayne, Utah

2021-08-18 · near Fruita, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

Capitol Reef National Park officials reported Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and Pleasant Creek were all closed due to flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982591. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.