Emery storm history

A significant flood wave carrying debris moved down Bear Creek Canyon, sweeping away mining vehicles at the Gentry Mountain Mine. Several miners were caught in the flood waters, with one miner able to save himself by clinging to a tree a quarter mile down the drainage. Another mi…

Flash flooding occurred in Little Wild Horse, Bell, Crack, and Dang Canyons, with two confirmed fatalities.

A 56-year-old man was with his family near the Wedge Overlook in the San Rafael Desert when he was struck by lightning. CPR was performed by family members and emergency personnel who responded to the scene, but he was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

A flash flood occurred in Little Wildhorse Canyon due to heavy rainfall in an area which drains into the narrow canyon. This flash flood trapped multiple groups, forcing these groups to seek higher ground. Search and rescue was notified, and eventually all parties were able to hi…

Heavy rain from a near stationary storm in central Emery County resulted in radar estimated water totals in the 2 to 5 inch range over the span of around one to two hours. This rain fell within the catchment area for the Saleratus Wash. A flood wave form and propagated downstream…

Buckhorn Draw Road was washed out, with a car on road washed a quarter mile down the road. Four people were rescued due to flash flooding.

A gauge on the San Rafael River recorded a flood wave around 700 cfs.

The Orangeville - Agrimet CSDU mesonet station recorded an initial peak wind gust of 62 mph and a subsequent gust of 61 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

Emery County EM reported multiple trees down along with numerous large branches in Orangeville as a result of strong outflow winds. Time estimated by EM's report.

The US-6 at MP 296 Sphinx Siding mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 63 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

Time and location are estimated. A flood wave was observed at the Muddy Creek near Emery gauge, with a rise from around 34 cfs to around 700 cfs between 4:45 and 5 p.m. MDT. This flood wave would have then routed into the warned area between 5 and 6 p.m. MDT.

The Emery County Emergency Manager reported around 2 feet of water was observed flowing through Bell Canyon. Time is estimated by archived radar and MRMS data. Exact location is estimated.

Flooding was reported on Interstate 70 between mileposts 96 and 103.

The Huntington Power Plant reported flash flooding, and debris was reported across state Route 31. Location is approximate.

Quarter-sized hail fell five miles west of exit 131 on Intersate 70.

Flash flooding was reported in Little Wildhorse Canyon and Bell Canyon. Several camps were impacted by mud and debris washed downstream.

Debris with mud was reported in Huntington Creek resulting from flow from the Trail Mountain Burn Scar.

A debris flow from the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar was observed on Huntington Creek near the Huntington Power Plant.

Emery County dispatch reported state Route 29 was impassible from milepost 9 to Joes Valley Reservoir. Up to a foot of mud and debris was deposited across the road.

A thunderstorm produced heavy rain over portions of the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar, with a 1-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimate of around 1 inch noted in the immediate vicinity of Millfork Canyon. This resulted in a debris flow that moved through Millfork Canyon, …

A strong thunderstorm produced heavy rainfall, primarily over the high terrain just east of U.S. Highway 191/U.S. Highway 6 near milepost 292. Radar estimates showed roughly 1 to 2 inches of rain over the course of around an hour to an hour and a half. This resulted in a flow of …

A thunderstorm produced heavy rain over portions of the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar, with a 1-hour Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor rainfall estimate of around 1 inch noted in the immediate vicinity of Crandall Canyon. This resulted in a debris flow that moved through Crandall Canyon, …

A wind gust of 60 mph was measured at the Wellington Ameriflux Site.

The Manti portable automated weather station, on a ridgetop at 9877 feet, recorded a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

UDOT reported two flash floods the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar flowed across state Route 31 between milepost 40 and milepost 44.

LANDSPOUT. A video and photos of a landspout tornado near Hungtington was sent to local broadcast media near Huntington.

A debris flow from the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar reached the Crandall Canyon Mine parking lot.

A peak wind gust of 72 mph was recorded by the Monument Peak sensor.

Flash flooding was reported in Chute Canyon and Little Wild Horse Canyon.

The SR-10 at MP 54 Poison Spring Bench sensor recorded a peak gust of 63 mph.

Heavy rain caused a large debris flow on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar that clogged retention structures.

Heavy rain resulted in the second debris flow of the day on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar.

Heavy rain caused a debris flow on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar.

The Flattop Mountain RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 69 mph.

Heavy rain over the Seeley Fire burn scar caused flash flooding and debris flows onto State Route 31.

The Rattlesnake Bench sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

The Flattop Mountain RAWS recorded a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

Park rangers at Goblin Valley State Park reported flash flooding along the Temple Wash, with Temple Mountain Road severely washed out at the Temple Wash crossing. Flood waters from Temple Wash and Chute Canyon also crossed Little Wild Horse Road.

Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused a debris flow onto Utah State Route 30, closing the highway for an extended period of time until the debris could be cleared.

Hail with a diameter of 1 to 1.5 inches was reported along Utah State Route 31 in Huntington Canyon, and the hail accumulated to a depth of 6 inches on the roadway.

Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused flooding in Hughes Canyon and near Electric Lake in Upper Huntington Canyon. Flooding was reported in the lower portion of Huntington Canyon as well, with mud and rocks covering the road near the Huntington Plant.

Flash flooding closed Utah State Route 29 between Castle Dale and Joe's Valley, with water and rocks covering the roadway.

A large debris flow occurred in Huntington Canyon and flowed onto State Route 31 after heavy rain fell on the Seeley burn scar. Many boulders and trees flowed onto the roadway, with some trees as large as 40 feet in length and 4 feet in diameter. The area with the heaviest impact…

Heavy rain over the Seeley burn scar caused a debris flow, with debris and water crossing State Route 31 near Huntington. This debris shut down the highway, and the excessive runoff and debris also damaged a small debris dam located upstream.

Hail with a diameter of one inch was reported in Castle Dale.

Significant flooding impacted Emery County over two days, particularly on the west side of the county. Road damage and high water levels caused multiple highways to close down. State Route 10 closed from Castle Dale to Emery, with many boulders moving onto the road, some as large…

A small debris flow was reported off the Seeley Fire burn scar, with mud moving past the Huntington Power Plant.

A large debris flow occurred off of the Seeley Fire burn scar. Water and debris covered State Route 31, and the road was closed at both the top and bottom for several hours.

A debris flow occurred off of the Seeley Fire burn scar, covering State Route 31 with mud, and producing significant rises on Huntington Creek.

Heavy rain caused a debris flow off the Seeley Fire burn scar, covering parts of State Route 32 with mud.