Flood — Wayne, Utah

2021-09-01 · near Caineville, Wayne, Utah

Event narrative

The Fremont River overflowed its banks between Hanksville and Caineville, making state Route 24 impassible east of Capitol Reef National Park.

Wider weather episode

Several rounds of thunderstorms brought severe weather hazards to the state of Utah, including flash flooding in southern and eastern Utah, and damaging winds, hail, and a tornado in Northern Utah.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 986715. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.