Severe weather and flooding hit Utah for second straight day
Aug 18, 2024, 9:49 AM | Updated: 9:42 pm
A KSL viewer submitted this photo of a lightning strikc in West Valley City on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (Nate Fairclough)
(Nate Fairclough)
UPDATE (8:20 p.m.) — Standing water on highways was reported in Saratoga Springs.
“We have many City of Saratoga Springs, Utah roads that have standing water and potentially could have debris. None of the roads are closed. However, some roads have lanes that are closed,” city officials posted on Facebook.
Flooding also was reported in Eagle Mountain over the weekend. City officials went to Facebook to let their sandbags are available.
UPDATE (5:13 p.m.) — A flash flood warning is in effect for Washington County until 7:30 p.m. The warning also includes Fort Pearce Wash near St. George. The NWS estimates that 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen in that location.
In northern Utah, wind gusts of 57 mph have been reported along the Jordan River near the Point of the Mountain.
A flood advisory for portions of Salt and Utah counties have been issued. The NWS reports that nearly an inch or rain has rapidly fallen.
This urban and small stream Flood Advisory extends from Saratoga Springs to Draper to Alta, including nearby areas. Radar indicates a half to an inch of rain has fallen in a short period of time. Watch out for ponding water on area roads and in low-lying areas. #UTwx https://t.co/D0iQSL2F53
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2024
UPDATE: (4:24 p.m.) — The NWS has issued a flash flood warning for Iron and Washington counties until 7:15 p.m. This includes the Kolob section of Zion National Park. If you are in this area, you need to find higher ground right away.
This warning is for the Kolob section of Zion National Park. If in this area, find higher ground immediately! #utwx https://t.co/0OiSH4cCnb
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2024
UPDATE (3:45 p.m.) — The NWS issued a flash flood advisory for Fountain Green, Moroni and Indianola in Sanpete County.
“Our radar indicates up to 1.5″ of rain have fallen in this area. We are expecting minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas due to this rain,” the NWS posted on X.
The NWS says there have been reports of street flooding and basement flooding due to heavy rain in the Fountain Green area.
UPDATE (2:15 p.m.) — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood advisory for Washington County until 5:15 p.m. The advisory includes St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Quail Creek State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Leeds, Yankee Doodle Hollow and Boltergeist Canyon.
The NWS said urban, dray wash and small stream flooding will happen soon.
Additionally, a flash flood warning has been issued for Wayne County until 4:45 p.m.
This advisory is for a line of strong storms in Washington county and includes St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Quail Creek State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Leeds, Yankee Doodle Hollow, and Boltergeist Canyon. Urban, dry wash, and small stream flooding is imminent! #utwx https://t.co/yqnKxloQV7
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2024
UPDATE (11 a.m.) — The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for portions of southern and central Utah from Sunday afternoon to late evening.
According to the NWS, 9 out of the eleven national parks in southern Utah are under “probable” conditions for flash floods, meaning that some slot canyons, dry washes, and small streams are expected to experience flash flooding.
Canyonlands National Park and Grand Cluch are under “possible” conditions, which means they may experience flash flooding.
Please avoid slot canyons, normally dry washes and other flood prone areas today! #utwx pic.twitter.com/LfsC8JaDLt
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2024
San Juan County’s emergency management Facebook page posted that its flood watch will last until 10 p.m. Sunday. It warns that several areas, such as the Central Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, and Lake Powell, are under this watch.
According to the NWS, northern Arizona is expected to receive widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.
SALT LAKE CITY — The National Weather Service predicts more thunderstorms and flooding in Utah from Sunday afternoon to late evening.
According to the NWS, monsoon moisture will be more prevalent in central and southern Utah. Areas with burn scars, slot canyons, and dry washes are expected to experience flash flooding.
MARGINAL RISK: Another round of thunderstorms today. Some could pack the heavy rain and gusty winds again! #utwx ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/gqfc2UYRk1
— Matthew Johnson (@KSL_Matt) August 18, 2024
On Saturday, Kane, San Juan, and parts of Washington County were under flash flood warnings and should be prepared for more.
The NWS also predicts the state’s western half will experience strong to severe storms with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms will develop again today with a marginal risk that some of these storms could become strong or even severe. This threat will increase in the afternoon before diminishing late in the evening. The primary threats will be gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. #utwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/8n51LD30QM
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2024
KSL TV will update weather conditions as new information is issued by officials.
