Flash Flood — Kane, Utah

2021-10-05 · near Adairville, Kane, Utah

Event narrative

A flash flood wave of 1000 CFS was recorded by the Paria River near Kanab gauge, with multiple smaller flood waves following. A single large flood wave of 3000 CFS was observed father downstream at Lees Ferry.

Wider weather episode

A storm system brought flash flooding and high winds to portions of southern Utah and severe thunderstorm wind gusts to portions of northern Utah.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 989424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.