Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 4:12PM MDT until July 21 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dry wash and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall has occurred in Lower Sigurd Canyon. HW 24 is closed in
both directions between milepost 10-13 due to debris on the road.
* WHERE...A portion of central Utah, including the following county,
Sevier.
* WHEN...Until 515 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry washes in lower
Sigurd Canyon along HW 24 between milepost 11 and 13.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 408 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This is causing dry wash and small stream
flooding, with debris being deposited on HW 24 between
milepost 10-13. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have
fallen from earlier thunderstorms.
- Minor flooding has caused debris over the Highway in Lower
Sigurd Canyon.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sigurd.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Sevier, UT
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: