Iron storm history

Widespread flash flooding occurred in Enoch and Cedar City, with up to 300 homes damaged by flood waters. Water rescues were performed, and cars were swept off the road. Interstate 15 was closed during the event. Numerous roads were eroded by floodwaters, and Fiddlers Canyon was …

Major flash flooding occurred in the cities of Enoch and Cedar City on the afternoon of August 17th. Enoch had the most significant damage, with 110 houses damaged by flood waters, while Cedar City mostly experienced street flooding. About 30 of those 110 houses experienced major…

The Cedar City Municipal Airport ASOS (KCDC) recorded a wind gust of 58 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

The Cedar City Municipal Airport ASOS (KCDC) recorded a wind gust of 59 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

The Black Rock 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.

The LATMER mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 65 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

High water in Kanarra Falls required several hikers to be rescued. Time is estimated based on radar.

The I-15 at MP 62.5 North Cedar City mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 75 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a dry microburst from a low-reflectivity shower moving over the site.

The Urie hollow mesonet station recorded a wind gust of 60 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at the I-15 at MP 54 Hamiltons Fort mesonet site.

A strong thunderstorm resulted in flash flooding in and around Kanarraville. One house received flood damage from water, mud, and debris per Iron County Emergency Management.

A wind gust of 65 mph was recorded at a New Harmony mesonet site.

ASOS station KCDC at Cedar City Municipal Airport recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

Mesonet station UTBLK at I-15 at Black Ridge recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.

There were reports of flooding at a campground in Cedar Canyon. The Cedar Canyon stream gauge reported a significant rise.

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Cedar City, impacting the Cedar City Hospital, Iron County Jail, and homes.

Photos from the fire chief showed accumulating hail of different sizes.

A multi-vehicle accident was reported with accumulating hail on the interstate. Accumulating hail was reported on other roads near there.

The Cedar City Regional Airport ASOS recorded a wind gust of 62 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

Pictures from social media shared by broadcast media showed hail damage from Cedar City to Enoch. The largest hail was estimated to be ping pong ball-sized.

Ping pong ball-sized hail fell in Beryl. Location and time are estimated by radar.

Thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall north of Brian Head, with 3-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimates of around 1 to 2.5 inches. This resulted in debris flows over state Route 143 between mileposts 11 and 13, and closure of the road. Additional reports from the publi…

Flash flooding was reported on Coal Creek. The Coal Creek near Cedar City gauge rose from 8 CFS to 1160 CFS overnight. Several homes within the Flying L Ranches subdivision outside of Cedar City were damaged by floodwaters.

Flash flooding carried debris across Old U.S. Highway 91 through Kanarraville.

A dike collapse due to heavy rainfall led to a large amount of debris across Old U.S. Highway 91, with the road being closed.

Penny-sized hail was reported.

Quarter-sized hail was reported via social media.

The Iron County Emergency Manager reported up to 2.5 feet of water on streets in Enoch, as well as water breaching into homes. The water was deepest near Homestead Boulevard. Several homes were flooded.

Water flowed across many roadways in Cedar City, including across Interstate 15 near milepost 59.

The Iron County Emergency Manager reported flooding in Parowan. Floodwaters moved protective concrete barriers for the power plant and pushed them into the power plant building.

Video received showed deep and swift moving water flowing westward down Center Street and 700 E in Paragonah. Flows originated from Red Creek, which empties into Paragonah from the east. Radar estimated up to 2.15 inches of rain upstream over the Red Creek drainage.

The Interstate 15 at Milepost 62.5 automated weather station recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

The Iron County Emergency Manager reported six feet of water flowed over a flood control barrier in Paragonah, resulting in flash flooding in the city. Several homes were flooded. Fifty people were stranded in Red Creek Canyon east of the city.

Flash flooding occurred in a tributary of Shoal Creek. An abandoned pickup truck was observed submerged in the water.

Urban flash flooding was reported in Cedar City. A video received via social media showing water flowing down streets near the Ashdown Subdivision.

Social media reports indicated urban flash flooding in Enoch. Radar estimates indicated in excess of 2 inches of rain.

Flash flooding washed out the main access road to Old Irontown from State Route 56. Emergency managers stated the road was closed until repaired.

Flash flooding near Lund derailed a Union Pacific Railroad train, forcing 14 cars off of the tracks. Train tracks were determined to be washed out at a small bridge crossing over a normally dry wash. After the train derailed, injured train operators were trapped on top of the ove…

Nine homes were damaged from flooding and debris flows due to heavy rain in the Enoch and Summit areas.

Quarter-sized was reported via social media.

Heavy rain caused flash flooding that temporarily closed state Route 14 at milepost 5.

State Route 143 was temporarily closed after heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar resulted in a debris flow that moved over the road.

Heavy rain on the Brianhead Fire burn scar produced two debris flows that temporarily closed State Route 143.

The Utah Department of Transportation reported a debris flow after heavy rain fell over the Brianhead Fire burn scar. The flood waters temporarily closed State Route 143.

Flash flooding along Parowan Creek spilled over onto Interstate 15, temporarily closing the right-hand lane of northbound Interstate 15.

Multiple rounds of heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar produced both flash flooding and debris flows. This debris and water first inundated State Route 143, ultimately closing portions of the roadway for multiple days. A second round of rain in the early evening hours fl…

Heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar caused flash flooding along State Routes 143 and 271, temporarily closing these routes due to debris on the roadways.

Heavy rain over the Brianhead Fire burn scar caused widespread flash flooding and debris flows. On the south side of the burn near Panguitch Lake, multiple roads were washed out along Clear Creek. On the north end of the burn scar, flooded roads were reported both east and west o…

The Utah Department of Transportation reported a flash flood and debris flow in Paragonah after heavy rain fell over the Brianhead burn scar. The flood waters came down Red Creek Canyon and reached all the way down to Main Street/State Route 271 in Paragonah.