Thunderstorms remained very active across Utah at the end of the month of July. Several flash floods occurred during this period of time, and severe winds were observed in Utah's northwest desert on July 26th.

Flash Flood in EMERY, UTAH
From 31-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOHRLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Yet another debris flow occurred at the Seeley burn scar, this one originating from South Hughes Canyon. Debris once again flowed over State Route 31.

Flash Flood in IRON, UTAH
From 30-JUL-12 20:00:00 to 30-JUL-12 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CEDAR CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A flash flood occurred on Coal Creek, with the gauge there increasing from 44 cfs to 1021 cfs in one hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 26-JUL-12 18:45:00 to 26-JUL-12 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Salt Flats sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 63 mph.

Flash Flood in IRON, UTAH
From 31-JUL-12 18:30:00 to 31-JUL-12 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ENOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred in the upper portions of the Coal Creek drainage, near Brian Head, temporarily closing State Route 143.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 28-JUL-12 17:30:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GROVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding occurred across parts of Capitol Reef National Park, including along Sulphur Creek. The worst of the flooding was in the Cathedral Valley area of the park, where roads were washed out, with trenches 2.5 feet deep.

Lightning in SUMMIT, UTAH
From 29-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 29-JUL-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PINEVIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A hiker was struck by lightning near Amethyst Lake, which is located in the Uinta Mountains. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition, but recovered from the injuries and survived.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 30-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 30-JUL-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding was reported adjacent to Rockville, Utah, flowing into the Virgin River.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 31-JUL-12 15:30:00 to 31-JUL-12 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Sulphur Creek in Capitol Reef National Park flash flooded once again, this time with a 3 to 4 foot flood wave crossing under the bridge of State Route 24, not far from the visitors center.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 31-JUL-12 18:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Multiple drainages across Zion National Park experienced significant flash flooding. The North Fork of the Virgin River was included, with the gauge there increasing from 59 cfs to 1433 cfs in two hours.

Flash Flood in SANPETE, UTAH
From 30-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 30-JUL-12 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FOUNTAIN GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large debris flow occurred at the Wood Hollow burn scar. This debris flow damaged multiple homes, with two homes in particular receiving significant damage. The main damage was caused by mud flowing into basements, with one home having muddy water pooled as much as 8 feet deep in the basement. In addition, the debris crossed over State Route 132 and closed the road for several hours.

Flash Flood in EMERY, UTAH
From 30-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 30-JUL-12 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOHRLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A large debris flow occurred on the Seeley burn scar, originating from canyons of Nuc Woodward, South Hughes, and Chute, with debris flowing onto State Route 31.