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SALT LAKE CITY — The National Weather Service predicts more thunderstorms and flooding in Utah from Sunday afternoon to late evening.
According to the weather service's Salt Lake City office, monsoon moisture will be more prevalent in central and southern Utah. Areas with burn scars, slot canyons, and dry washes are expected to experience flash flooding.
A flash flood advisory was issued Sunday afternoon for Washington County until 5:15 p.m. The advisory includes St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Quail Creek State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Leeds, Yankee Doodle Hollow and Boltergeist Canyon.
Additionally, a flash flood warning has been issued for Wayne County until 4:45 p.m.
Monsoon moisture remains in place across the region which will lead to an increased threat of flash flooding again today across portions of central and southern Utah. Areas most likely to see flash flooding include slot canyons, normally dry washes, and recent burn scars. #utwxpic.twitter.com/Bgmp8uhmIO
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2024
Kane, San Juan, and parts of Washington County were under similar flash flood warnings Saturday. Kim Collis, who lives in Leeds, told KSL-TV she was heading home from St. George Saturday afternoon when she was hit by a wicked rainstorm.
"It was just like this big black tunnel of rain just pouring down," she said, adding that there were just "waves of water."
By the time she got to Hurricane, she found parking lots flooded with water rising as high as the cars' doors.
The Salt Lake Valley experienced light rainfall Saturday afternoon, with heavier rainfall and severe thunderstorms throughout the evening.
The weather service issued a warning Sunday that strong winds up to 50 mph may move through the region and that rain is expected throughout the weekend with heavier rains moving in on Sunday.
Contributing: Brianna Chavez
