Monsoonal flash flooding brought a variety of impacts to southern Utah, including flash flooding in Capitol Reef National Park that prompted evacuation of a campground and road closures.

High Wind in SALT LAKE VALLEY, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 14:27:00 to 17-AUG-23 14:27:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 69 mph was recorded by the Salt Lake City International Airport ASOS.

High Wind in EASTERN BOX ELDER COUNTY, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 18:45:00 to 17-AUG-23 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 65 mph was recorded in Snowville.

Flash Flood in IRON, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 14:41:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CDC)CEDAR CITY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Cedar City, impacting the Cedar City Hospital, Iron County Jail, and homes.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 14:25:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: ESCALANTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Escalante River at Escalante gauge was at 583 cfs.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 17-AUG-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ZION LODGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Zion National Park reported flash flooding at Refrigerator and Echo Canyons.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 19-AUG-23 16:35:00 to 19-AUG-23 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

There was a 798 cfs rise on the East Fork of the Virgin River on gauge ESTU1.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUAB, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 14:30:00 to 17-AUG-23 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: STARR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet site UTRKY at Rocky Ridge recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 16:55:00 to 17-AUG-23 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station FREUT at Fremont Isoland - Miller Hill recorded a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 14:27:00 to 17-AUG-23 14:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS station KSLC at Salt Lake City International Airport recorded a wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 18:45:00 to 17-AUG-23 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: CURLEW JCT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station UCC01 at Snowville recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.

Flash Flood in IRON, UTAH
From 18-AUG-23 16:30:00 to 18-AUG-23 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CEDAR CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were reports of flooding at a campground in Cedar Canyon. The Cedar Canyon stream gauge reported a significant rise.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, UTAH
From 17-AUG-23 13:25:00 to 17-AUG-23 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRUITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Flash flooding caused a closure of state Route 24 due to water covering the road from mileposts 81 to 85. The flooding led to an evacuation of the Fruita Campground and Gifford House.