Washington storm history

Flows increased on the North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park. The trail became impassable near the mouth of The Narrows. Flood waters in The Narrows swept some hikers off their feet and isolated others on higher ground. Two people were swept downstream. One was swe…

A thunderstorm producing heavy rain moved over Hildale, Utah in the early afternoon, producing flash flooding along Short Creek and other neighboring drainages. This water flooded Highway 59, and portions of the road were closed and gated off, as this is a somewhat common occurre…

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall brought flash flooding to Zion National Park, including along North Creek, but the most notable flood occurred in Keyhole Canyon. A group of seven people entered Keyhole Canyon in the early afternoon, planning to travel through the small but popu…

Flooding was again widespread across Washington County, with floods reported in Enterprise, Ivins, Santa Clara, St. George, and Springdale, among others. Most rivers and washes in the area experienced flooding, with particularly high flows in the Beaver Dam Wash and the Virgin Ri…

Flash flooding occurred along La Verkin Creek on the evening of August 1st, with significant rises in the water level. At the same time, a 2-year-old girl was noticed missing from her home in the city of La Verkin, which was close to the creek. The girl passed away when she drown…

A 10-year-old boy was killed and his 5-year-old brother had to be rescued as a burst of heavy rain at Zion National Park caused flash flooding. The boy was hiking with his family when the storm came through. The boy and his brother ran ahead and reached a part of the trail where …

During the late evening and early nighttime hours, intense rainfall was observed in St. George. The St. George, UT Coop observer reported 2.00 inches of rainfall in two hours, corresponding to a recurrence interval of approximately 200 years. The Santa Clara River at St. George r…

An extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall occurred in southwest Utah on the morning of September 11th, during which 3.24 inches of rainfall was measured in Ivins, Utah. In nearby Santa Clara, an earthen dike (called the Laub Dike) burst, releasing all of the water in the a…

Heavy rain caused widespread significant flooding across Washington County. Rainfall and significantly increased river flows began on December 19th, with many rivers and streams around Zion National Park and St. George near bankfull. Reports of road flooding began on December 20t…

Extensive flash flooding occurred in Zion National Park and areas outside of the park near the towns of Virgin and Touquerville. Due to the massive flash flood six homes were damaged and residents were evacuated off of their roofs. In addition, Kolob Terrace was closed. Damage am…

There was more than four inches of rain in portions of northern Washington County, with a water rescue at Baker Dam, flooded roads, and flooding of homes in Brookside. A group of four tourists were in a van and did not realize they were driving on to a dam. When first responders …

A 1210 cfs flood wave was recorded on the Fort Pearce Wash gauge.

A flood wave of 1220 cfs was recorded on the East Fork of the Virgin River. A 450 cfs flood wave was recorded on the North Fork of the Virgin River.

Zion National Park reported mud and rock covering Kolob Canyon Road. Debris required heavy equipment to clear. Time is estimated by radar.

Washington County Emergency Management and local Law Enforcement reported multiple debris flows and flash flooding across several roads in and around pine valley with road closures in effect. One debris flow was reported 150 feet wide and 6 to 8 inches deep. Time obtained from pe…

The Jackson Spring 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.

The BADGER SPRING RAWS station 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.

Heavy rainfall resulted in a flood wave around 140 cfs (1 foot rise) hitting the Fort Pierce gauge.

The East Fork of the Virgin River recorded a flood wave of 510 cfs. A flash flood of 1290 cfs was recorded on the North Fork of the Virgin River gauge.

Zion National Park reported flash flooding in the main canyon, including Clear Creek.

Flash flooding was reported in Zion Canyon with muddy debris across the road. The East Fork of the Virgin River rose approximately 1.5 feet.

Zion NP ranger reported numerous waterfalls around the park that were the result of heavy rain.

Emergency manager reported that a campground near Pine Valley Reservoir was flooding with clogged drains and water running down the road. At 4:00 pm MST, adjusted USGS Gauge on the Santa Clara near Pine Valley showed around a 235 cfs flood wave.

Zion NP rangers reported flash flooding of Keyhole slot canyon along with other waterfalls coming developing along other eastern park slot canyons. Time is estimated.

Public reported significant rises on La Verkin Creek. Time and location estimated.

A Snow Canyon State Park employee reported damage to West Canyon Road due to flooding. A tent was also flooded, forcing a camper to sleep in their vehicle. Rainfall estimates in this vicinity indicated between .70 and .90 inches of rain had fallen in around 90 minutes. Time is es…

The Cat Claw Canyon flood/river gauge reported a rapid rise from a no-flow 0 CFS state to a peak flow of 620 CFS. Flash flood area extrapolated downstream to account for likely continued propagation of flood wave.

A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at the Ash Creek mesonet site.

A wind gust of 69 mph was recorded at the I-15 at MP 29 Browse mesonet site.

Reports of property damage, large objects moved, and a solar panel relocated came from Toquerville. Time is estimated.

Snow Canyon State Park reported flash flooding. Campers were displaced from the campsite, multiple waterfalls were observed, and employees had to wait on water to recede at a low water crossing as the flowing water was up to car door handles.

Zion National Park officials reported multiple waterfalls and high flows in multiple slot canyons in Zion Canyon. The North Fork Virgin River near Springdale gauge indicated a spike from 58 cfs to 251 cfs in five minutes, peaking at 264 cfs. Around this time, Zion National Park r…

A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the SR-7 at MP 19.5 Sand Hollow mesonet site.

Pictures shared on social media show a flash flood moving through Ft Pearce Wash at Commerce Drive.

Flash flooding was reported in the North Fork of the Virgin River. There were two injuries, with search and rescue going into the Narrows to recover those impacted.

The East Fork Virgin River near Glendale gauge showed two distinct flash flood waves. One at 8:45 p.m. MDT around 145 cfs and one at 10:45 p.m. MDT around 500 cfs.

Time is estimated. St. George Police reported standing water on I-15 at Washington, milepost 10, that likely led to a rollover accident.

Park rangers reported that multiple canyons near the Observation Point area had flash flooding. Time is estimated.

Zion National Park dispatch reported widespread flash flooding within Zion Canyon, including in Behunin Canyon and along the North Fork of the Virgin River.

The WHITE REEF RAWS 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.

Moderate rain during the morning hours, with Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor estimates of around 0.50 to 0.75 inches of rainfall, resulted in Flash Flooding across portions of Zion National Park in addition to river flooding. Park officials reported that multiple drainages were flashing…

The WHITE REEF RAWS station recorded a wind gust of 61 mph as a result of outflow winds associated with a nearby cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area.

Social media photos showed a large tree snapped in half in the St. George area. Exact location is unknown. Time estimated.

Hilldale Fire Dispatch reported quarter-sized hail, lasting approximately 10 minutes. They further relayed reports of broken windshields, shredded vegetation, and accumulating hail up to 3 inches deep in places.

Flash flooding was reported on Short Creek and its tributaries through the Hilldale and Colorado City area. All creek road crossings were closed for 2 to 3 hours, and the Hilldale Street Creek crossing was heavily damaged and subsequently closed indefinitely until repairs could b…

Zion National Park Rangers reported waterfalls occurring along streaked wall as you enter the Scenic Drive.

As a result of heavy rain in the area, the East Fork Virgin - Springdale, guage recorded a rapid rise in flow from its initial general flow level of around 68 CFS. An initial peak of 1228 CFS was observed at approximately 4:00 pm MST. The river then fell to 359 CFS at approximate…