Flood Watch: Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell

source: us-gov-api (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)published 2026-09-28 00:24ingested 2026-09-29 02:55

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Flood Watch — Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...From 6 AM MDT this morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep tropical moisture will combine with an upper level low crossing the Desert Southwest to bring an increased threat of flash flooding through Tuesday evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts up to 3 inches will occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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