Flash flooding caught on video in Capitol Reef National Park

Flash flooding caught on video in Capitol Reef National Park

Summer in Utah is known for its hot temperatures and extremely dry conditions, but it can also be a place to find dangerous flash flooding.Video taken on Wednesday afternoon showed some of that flooding in Capitol Reef National Park.The video was taken by Cass Bromley, the former superintendent of the park, at 4 p.m. just upstream of the Highway 24 bridge.As of Wednesday evening, there are no known injuries or damages from the flooding."Hikers s…

Capitol Reef National Park Video Shows Flash Flood Without Rain

Did you know you can be impacted by a flash flood while hiking even if it’s not raining where you are? A recent video from southern Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park shows a flash flood in progress, even though it appears to be sunny and dry outside. [RELATED: Flooding Won’t Stop These Folks From Getting a Hamburger] In reality, heavy rain or snow events many miles away can cause a flood, even hours later, catching people enjoying good weather u…

Utah Flash Flood Caught On Video By Former National Park Superintendent

Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park issued a flash flood warning yesterday and its former superintendent caught the headwall on video. Cass Bromley was upstream of the flash flood near the Highway 24 bridge when it passed by her position yesterday afternoon. “Hikers should be aware that flash floods can happen even if the rain is well up stream and it’s not raining where you are. Watching the forecast is always a great idea, but especially as mons…