According to ABC4’s 4Warn Weather Team, the rain will move from southwest to northeast across the state. The heaviest rain and biggest flood risk will be for areas south of I-70 across southern and eastern Utah. The risk of flash flooding in recreation areas in southern Utah is now expected for some popular areas.
There is also a flood watch in effect for central, eastern, and southern Utah through Saturday evening. Flooding is most likely in low lying areas, like dry washes and slot canyons. Burn scars from wildfires may also contribute to flooding, as there is no vegetation in those areas to slow the flow of water.
Experts are urging the public to stay alert and up to date with forecasts and turn on emergency notifications on your phone if you previously disabled them.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall posted on social media that the city is still working to help Rose Park area residents who were impacted by the flooding last weekend.
With more rain in the forecast, they are going to closely monitor the water system across Salt Lake City, including creeks. Public Utilities is prepared with trucks pre-loaded with sandbags if needed, and they cleaned drains in the area that flooded last weekend.
Tooele also experienced flash flooding last weekend, and Tooele City has made sandbags available at the salt shed at the Public Works Facility (1015 S. Coleman Street, near 1000 South Main Street/SR-36). The city asked people to only take what they need so supplies can be available to everyone.
The city also stated that if active flooding begins and you are in danger, you should call 911 immediately.
Sandbags are available for residents to fill in Carbon County at the white sand hoppers north of the Carbon County Maintenance Building, 878 S. Fairgrounds Way, Price. It’s self-serve, first come, first served, but if the bags run out, people can bring their own bags to fill.
Carbon County stressed that heavy rain is expected and flooding is possible, so you should protect your property now.
Iron County Emergency Management crews are pre-positioning equipment in flood-prone areas like Coal Creek, Kanarraville, and throughout northwest Iron County, ready to respond if storms intensify. They are preparing for up to 2 inches of rain in some areas.
Iron County officials said that the ground is already saturated from recent showers, which could make flash flooding more likely as rain picks up. They’re urging residents to stay alert and have sandbags ready just in case.
You can read more about how Iron County is preparing here.
The Emery County Sheriff’s Office advised residents to stay away from slot canyon areas in the San Rafael Swell, San Rafael Desert and surrounding areas due to the heavy rain. Desert roads are particularly vulnerable to being washed out, and roads within cities may flood as well.
The sheriff’s office also advised not to drive through flooded areas, as that can be very dangerous. They asked residents to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for clogged drains. A flood watch is in effect for the county.
Kane County is expecting one to three inches of rain, and there is a flood watch in effect through Saturday evening. Cottonwood Road, Skutumpah Road, Hole-in-the-Rock Road, Notom-Bullfrog Road, Burr Trail, House Rock Valley Road, Hells Backbone, and Smokey Mountain may become impassable.
Sandbags are available at a variety of locations, by the old city buildings at 300 N 100 E, the intersection of Swapp and Vermillion (727 W Swapp Dr.), south of the dog park on Terrel Drive, at the intersection of 10 West and Kanab Creek Drive, and Kanab Municipal Airport.
San Juan County said that there is a 60% chance of widespread rainfall totals of over an inch in the county. They warned that slot canyons, dry washes, slickrock areas, recent burn scars, and urban areas may experience flooding. They also warned that rockslides and mudslides are possible along highway corridors in the mountains.
Additionally, San Juan County warned residents in Old La Sal that they may experience flooding in areas affected by the burn scar from the Deer Creek Fire. Sand and sandbags are available at the fire station if needed.
Ava Hart and Cannon Secrist contributed to this reporting.
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