Kane storm history

Scattered thunderstorms developed across southern Utah on Saturday, moving across the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument towards the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Locally heavy rainfall was associated with these thunderstorms, with radar estimated rainfall from a…

A group of hikers went on a three day trip to Buckskin Gulch and were set to return Sunday night. Family members reported them missing Monday morning when they did not return as scheduled. A search began shortly thereafter and one of the hikers was found alive Monday evening and …

A group of 3 hikers went on a three day trip through Buckskin Gulch, and were set to return Sunday night. Family members reported them missing Monday morning when they did not return as scheduled. A search began shortly thereafter with one of the hikers found alive on Monday, and…

A backcountry guide reported flash flooding of Catstair Canyon along Highway 89 in addition to all small washes between mile post 19 and 21 along Highway 89. Some amount of water was still flowing down the Paria River at 3 p.m.

A trained spotter reported a flash flood on Wahweap Creek. Time is estimated from radar.

A flash flood was reported on Buckskin Gulch. Time is estimated by radar.

The Paria River gauge at US-89 recorded a 2400 cfs flood wave.

Zion National Park reported mud and sand covering SR-9 at the Washington-Kane County line after heavy rainfall. Heavy equipment was required to clear the road. There were reports of numerous washouts in dry washes and slot canyons on the east side of Zion National Park. The USGS …

Heavy rain in the Paria River drainage resulted in the development and propagation of a flood wave. Approximately 2 miles below the White House campground a group of hikers required helicopter evacuation.

Heavy rainfall resulted in the development of a flash flood and associated flood wave in Hurricane Wash. An emergency manager reported that a hiker within the wash was carried approximately 300 feet downstream before climbing a tree to escape the flood. Due to injuries, the hiker…

A rapid rise from a no-flow state to around 300 cfs was observed on the Paria River Near Kanab, UT gauge along US-89.

Gauge data from Lees Ferry in Arizona suggests a flash flood on the Paria River. Time is estimated based on radar and gauge data.

Flash flooding was reported along a wash near US-89 milepost 9.

Flash flooding was reported along Wahweap Creek near Big Water.

A guide for the Paria River reported a large flood wave travelling down the Paria River with the magnitude estimated to be around 3800 CFS.

The USGS Paria River Gauge near Kanab reported a double peak in streamflow to around 1200 CFS on the evening of July 17th. The initial rise in flow was likely associated with storms earlier in the day in the upper Paria River Basin.

The BULLFROG BASIN MARINA mesonet station 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.

A trained spotter reported a large flash flood with water lapping the bottom of the U.S. Highway 89 bridge over the Paria River.

Time is estimated. Hikers were stuck in Paria Canyon and had to be rescued due to elevated river flows.

Time is estimated. Hikers were reported stuck after flash flooding and required rescue in Bull Valley Gorge.

Time is estimated. A flash flood was reported at Catstair Canyon.

Time is estimated. A professor of atmospheric science at The University of Utah shared a video showing flash flooding on the East Fork of the Virgin River near Barracks Ranch River Crossing.

The Paria River near Kanab gauge jumped from around 15 cfs to 2280 cfs in less than 30 minutes, corresponding to a rise of over 3 ft.

Time is estimated. Hikers were stuck in Cottonwood Narrows off Cottonwood Road and were rescued.

Park rangers reported deep fast flowing water in Buckskin Gulch. The exact details regarding depth of water are not known. Three hour radar estimated precipitation across most of the warned area ranged from 1-2 inches.

The Paria River near Kanab gauge recorded a peak flow of 1270 cfs when the flood wave passed through.

The Paria River near Kanab gauge recorded a crest of 830 cfs at 9 a.m. MDT as the peak of the flood wave passed by the gauge.

Videos and data showed a flash flood of Wahweap Creek.

A roughly 700 cfs flash flood was recorded by the Paria River near Kanab gauge at 12:40 a.m. MDT.

Flash flooding was reported along Sheep Creek Road near Kodachrome Basin. The road was reported to have experienced flash flooding in several areas over a 5 to 6 mile stretch requiring heavy equipment cleanup due to mud and debris. Report noted from Kodachrome State Park official…

A BLM Ranger reported a large flash flood of Dry Valley Creek where it meets Rock Springs Creek. The flash flood waters were reported to by up to 4-6 feet deep given a water mark left behind that was higher than the vehicle. Further south, a BLM Ranger reported flash flooding nea…

The Paria River near Kanab river gage showed a rapid rise from minimal flow to a peak flow of 409 CFS. Flooding was also confirmed by an observer along the Paria River with supporting pictures and documentation.

A flash flood with water several feet deep was reported on House Rock Valley Road. Time and location are approximate.

The Paria River near Kanab gauge peaked at 487 cfs after starting off dry at 0 cfs earlier in the day.

Videos from social media showed golf ball-sized hail and minor boat damage on Lake Powell near Ice Cream Canyon. Time is estimated from RADAR.

Video from social media showed golf ball-sized hail on Lake Powell near Lone Rock Beach. Time is estimated from RADAR.

Golf ball-sized hail was reported at Amangiri Resort.

A flash flood due to heavy rain was reported at Blue Pool Wash.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Kanab Visitor Center officials reported flash flooding in the town, with local streets flooded and covered with mud and debris, resulting in closure of a few streets. Creeks through town were overflowing across roads at culverts, and in…

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Big Water Visitor Center reported a flash flood wave along Wahweap Creek that was audible from the town of Big Water until around 8 pm MST. A survey of the creek at the Smokey Mountain Road low-water crossing the following morning r…

The Paria River near Kanab gauge recorded a spike to just over 400 cfs.

A flash flood was observed on Wahweap Creek.

Paria Contact Station personnel relayed a pubic report with photos of active flash flooding ongoing in Buckskin Gulch at House Rock Valley Road. This was the result of several hours of rain and thunderstorms, with Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor system rainfall estimates of approximatel…

Moderate rain moved over portions of Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch slot canyons, as well as nearby drainages, with 1-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimates up to 0.75 inches. Flash Flooding was reported by the Paria Contact Station at 12:00 pm MST, with reports of severa…

A strong thunderstorm moved through portions of the Paria River drainage basin, with widespread 1-hour Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor rainfall estimates of 0.50 to 0.75 inches. This generated a flood wave that propagated downstream, with the Paria near Kanab river gauge rising from 100…

Heavy rain in portions of the headwaters region of the Paria River resulted in a flow downstream. The Paria River Near Kanab, Utah gauge indicated a rise from 5 CFS to over 520 CFS in a span of 10 minutes, and peaked at 842 CFS, with a rise of over 2 feet.

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.

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding of the East Fork of the Virgin River. The flood wave started near the East Fork of the Virgin River near Glendale, which rose from 16 CFS to 544 CFS, corresponding to a 3 foot rise. The flood wave grew downstream from additional heavy rain, w…

The Paria River near Kanab gauge rose 3.3 feet, with an increase in flow from 4 CFS to 1790 CFS.