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Video Shows Water Pouring over a Cliff at Zion National Park in Utah
The National Park Service said flash flood warnings remained in effect as the Virgin River surged to 5,920 cubic feet per second.
- On Monday, heavy rain pounded Zion National Park in Utah, triggering flash flooding that forced officials to close roads and popular trails throughout the park.
- Late last month, the National Park Service reminded visitors that the park is in monsoon season and urged them to be ready for sudden weather changes, including flash floods.
- The Virgin River surged from a normal flow of 25 CFS to a peak of 5920 CFS on Monday, while all slot canyons, including The Narrows, were shut off to visitors.
- A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect until 11 p.m. MDT on Monday, as rockfall forced closure of the Zion Mount Carmel Highway and left roads impassable with mud.
- Hikers are advised to check weather forecasts before venturing out, as Monday's flooding followed deadly flash flooding at the Grand Canyon the previous day, underscoring rapid weather risks.
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Flash flood warnings hit southern Utah, including Zion National Park; scary visuals emerge - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES
Two flash flood warnings were issued Monday morning, September 31, for parts of southern Utah, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River. The warnings came after thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the region. Flash flood warnings hit southern Utah, including Zion National Park; scary visuals emerge (Pexel – representational image) The National Weather Service […] The post Flash flood warnings hit southern Utah, including Zion Nationa…
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