Flash Flood — Garfield, Utah

2021-08-19 · near Escalante, Garfield, Utah

Event narrative

The Escalante River near Escalante gauge indicated an increase in flow of 1440 CFS, corresponding to a rise of over 5 feet.

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 982809. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.