Strong thunderstorms continued to produce flash flooding over central and southern Utah in mid-July. Some thunderstorms also produced some gusty winds over northwest Utah during the evening of July 16.

Flash Flood in PIUTE, UTAH
From 14-JUL-18 17:30:00 to 14-JUL-18 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MARYSVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced a flash flood in the vicinity of Marysvale that temporarily closed Interstate 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 16-JUL-18 22:00:00 to 16-JUL-18 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Gunnison Island wind sensor reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Flash Flood in SEVIER, UTAH
From 14-JUL-18 16:00:00 to 14-JUL-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: RICHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain caused flash flooding that damaged fields and homes in Richfield, including 260 acres of a 320 acre property used for farming and growing sod.

Flash Flood in EMERY, UTAH
From 16-JUL-18 19:30:00 to 16-JUL-18 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: MOHRLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused a debris flow on the Trail Mountain Fire burn scar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-JUL-18 22:00:00 to 16-JUL-18 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Durand Road wind sensor on the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 17-JUL-18 20:00:00 to 17-JUL-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the city of Hildale, as well as nearby Short Creek.

Flash Flood in PIUTE, UTAH
From 17-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 17-JUL-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: THOMPSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding in the town of Marysvale. At least five homes were damaged, a gas line was broken, and mud covered many roadways in the area. The flood waters temporarily forced the closure of U.S. Highway 89 through the center of town.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 17-JUL-18 19:30:00 to 17-JUL-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WIDTSOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Panguitch that temporarily closed U.S. Highway 89 in both directions.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 14-JUL-18 14:00:00 to 14-JUL-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: KANAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in the city of Kanab. The water made several city roads impassable, and they were temporarily closed.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 14-JUL-18 17:00:00 to 14-JUL-18 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BOULDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Twentyfive Mile Wash and Harris Wash.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 14-JUL-18 17:30:00 to 14-JUL-18 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZION NATIONAL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding at Zion National Park. Some park visitors were temporarily stranded on the Riverside Walk hiking trail due to the water.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 14-JUL-18 20:00:00 to 14-JUL-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain caused a flash flood on the Paria River near the Paria Townsite.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 15-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 15-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLEN CNYN BSN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced a flash flood in Wahweap Creek.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 15-JUL-18 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-18 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Hildale.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 16-JUL-18 15:30:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced a large flash flood in Johnson Canyon.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 16-JUL-18 16:30:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the city of Kanab. Water was reported to have been rushing over roads at the mouth of Kanab Creek in town.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 17-JUL-18 18:30:00 to 17-JUL-18 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLEN CNYN BSN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding along the Paria River, with the Paria River gage near Kanab rising to 1390 cfs due to the rain.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 17-JUL-18 18:30:00 to 17-JUL-18 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: TOQUERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain produced flash flooding that temporarily closed Interstate 15 near the town of Leeds. Flash flooding was also reported in Leeds and Washington City.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 18-JUL-18 22:30:00 to 18-JUL-18 23:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLEN CANYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding along Wahweap Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 16-JUL-18 23:30:00 to 17-JUL-18 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BACCHUS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Baccus/SR111 UDOT sensor measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Flash Flood in KANE, UTAH
From 17-JUL-18 19:30:00 to 17-JUL-18 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred in the city of Kanab due to heavy rain. Local law enforcement reported that sandbagging was necessary in and around town.