Stormy days expected in northern Utah through Thursday

SALT LAKE CITY — Forecasters said rain and the potential for flash flooding could linger in parts of Utah over the next 36 hours.

“Soaking tropical rains have pounded southern Utah racking up some great rain totals. Over 2″ for Brian Head and near 1″ for St. George proper,” KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson said. “Flash flood potential remains elevated for Brian Head and Zion National Park today (Wednesday) as showers and storms could persist come afternoon. The cool/wet pattern sticks around for the next couple of days in northern Utah pushing rain totals toward that 2″ mark by the time we are all said and done.

📏🌧️Here is a look at rainfall estimates over the past 2 days across Utah/SW Wyoming. As you can see, some areas have seen substantially more rain than others, but there will be more rain opportunities, especially across the northern half of Utah, through Saturday. #utwx pic.twitter.com/wZMN5lKV8t

— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 14, 2022

The National Weather Service warned visitors to check local forecasts in the parks because of the flash flooding threat.

There is an increased risk of flash flooding for southern Utah National Parks and recreation areas. Make sure to check in with local visitor centers or ranger stations before heading out and have a plan if threatening weather approaches. More at: https://t.co/7kgSJIR7mF #utwx pic.twitter.com/4QYI1bWnss

— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 14, 2022

Salt Lake and Utah counties saw a spate of downpours Wednesday afternoon.

I-15 SB on-ramp at 400s. #utwx pic.twitter.com/O6luCmRIQL

— Matthew Johnson (@KSL_Matt) September 14, 2022