‘Get to higher ground’: Flash flood warning in effect for southern Utah
Jun 4, 2025, 3:03 PM | Updated: Jun 5, 2025, 11:08 am
Chimney Rock, Capitol Reef National Park, UT on Feb. 26, 2020. (Andrew Burr via Visit Utah)
(Andrew Burr via Visit Utah)
SALT LAKE CITY – Officials issued a flash flood warning for southern Utah Wednesday.
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued the warning for Garfield County and urged caution for those recreating outdoors Wednesday and Thursday.
The NWSSLC posted to X and stated that areas near Capitol Reef National Park should be on high alert due to brewing summer storms.
🌊Flash flooding is probable today across portions of southern Utah, particularly for areas near Capitol Reef National Park. Storms are already starting to develop and will continue throughout the day. Be vigilant if recreating outdoors today and tomorrow. #utwx pic.twitter.com/3BRkHADJOs
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) June 4, 2025
Along with Capitol Reef National Park, the NWSSLC listed Zion National Park and Snow Canyon State Park as having probable chances of flooding.
The Sand Flats Recreation Area said in a Facebook post that water was expected to be near Moab by 4 p.m. and said, “If in the area, get to higher ground.”
If flash flooding occurs
The NWSSLC advised that if you are caught in a flash flood, you should immediately move to higher ground. It also said to avoid driving or walking through flood waters.
Slot canyons are especially dangerous during flash floods, as water moves through them rapidly, carrying environmental debris along with it.
In a post on X, the City of Moab said that sandbags and sandbag refilling stations would be available at multiple locations to help people protect their homes.
SANDBAGS AVAILABLE
Fill-your-own stations available across from Rotary Park, and at Moab Public Works (8-5 Mon through Fri) and Grand County Roads Dept. (8-5 Mon through Thurs). Details in image.Sign up for alerts: https://t.co/Vf3RNot3il pic.twitter.com/rQKyvtPfgS
— City of Moab, Utah (@CityofMoab) June 4, 2025
For more information on staying safe during flooding, visit the National Weather Service’s website.
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