After a week where only isolated flash flooding impacted the state of Utah, a very moist air mass moved over the area once again. Flash flooding was reported in many locations across the state, including nearly-daily debris flows coming off the Seeley Fire burn scar.

Flash Flood in EMERY, UTAH
From 18-JUL-13 15:25:00 to 18-JUL-13 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOHRLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A stronger secondary wave of flash flooding occurred along Huntington Creek, with a rise of five feet along the creek observed at the PacifiCorp Huntington Plant. This time, the heavy rain also resulted in a debris flow at the Seeley Fire burn scar, resulting in State Route 31 being covered in sand and silt between mileposts 24 and 34. This also resulted in some debris flowing in the river near Huntington Plant, including a couple of large logs.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 16-JUL-13 20:47:00 to 16-JUL-13 21:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: ESCALANTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flash flooding occurred along the Escalante River and its tributaries, with the Escalante River gauge rising from near zero to 746 cfs in a short period of time.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 17-JUL-13 16:32:00 to 17-JUL-13 17:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park rangers reported flash flooding across the main portion of Capitol Reef National Park, including in Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge. The Scenic Drive was also closed due to the flooding.

Flash Flood in EMERY, UTAH
From 18-JUL-13 13:17:00 to 18-JUL-13 14:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOHRLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Flash flooding occurred along Huntington Creek, with a three foot rise on the creek observed at the Huntington Power Plant.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 18-JUL-13 17:55:00 to 18-JUL-13 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLEN CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large flash flood occurred along the Wahweap Creek drainage, which included car-sized boulders rolling down the drainage.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 19-JUL-13 19:30:00 to 19-JUL-13 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding occurred across the main portion of Capitol Reef National Park, including Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, and the Scenic Drive.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 19-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 19-JUL-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred in Hildale, with widespread standing water across the town.

Debris Flow in EMERY, UTAH
From 16-JUL-13 14:20:00 to 16-JUL-13 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOHRLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain resulted in a large debris flow off the Seeley Fire burn scar, covering a 10-mile stretch of State Route 31 in water, mud, and debris. This flow caused extensive damage and undercutting in the Horse Canyon area, near milepost 31.

Debris Flow in UTAH, UTAH
From 16-JUL-13 18:15:00 to 16-JUL-13 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALPINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A debris flow occurred on the Quail Fire burn scar near Alpine after heavy rain fell over the area. Flooding impacted a couple of residential yards and a couple of roads across the area, but major impacts to houses were avoided due to mitigation and rerouting of the flood waters.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 19-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 19-JUL-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZION LODGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding was reported in Zion National Park, including in the Subway and all of the headwaters of North Creek.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 16-JUL-13 14:49:00 to 16-JUL-13 15:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANNONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding was reported along the Paria River and many of its tributatries, including Buckskin, Lick, Bull, Yellow, and Willis. The flooding impacted Skutumpah Road, with water and mud rising four feet deep along the road.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 18-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 18-JUL-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLEN CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred along Last Chance Creek, with water flowing over some of the minor roads in the area.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 18-JUL-13 17:30:00 to 18-JUL-13 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ADAIRVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred along the Buckskin Gulch, with a three foot rise in water levels through the area.

Flash Flood in CARBON, UTAH
From 16-JUL-13 20:20:00 to 16-JUL-13 22:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: WATTIS JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

On the northeast end of the Seeley Fire burn scar, flash flooding plugged culverts after one round of heavy rain, and then a larger flash flood occurred after a second thunderstorm moved over the area. In contrast to the flash flooding that typically flows over State Route 31, this water moved eastward toward Price.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 20-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 20-JUL-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding occurred in the town of Washington, with flooding beginning along Washington Drive and Interstate 15, and then spreading into the Coral Canyon subdivision. Two homes were especially impacted, with flood waters moving into their backyards. Using water pumps, the fire department was able to keep the flooding from entering one of the homes, but they were unable to keep waters from flowing into the second home. Water and mud as deep as two inches made it into the majority of the home, with interior damages estimated to be as high as $15,000.