First published Oct 21, 2026, 3:01:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 3:01:15 PM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning — NWS Salt Lake City UT

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 8:15AM MDT until October 21 at 11:15AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City reported radar-indicated heavy rain and ongoing or imminent life-threatening flooding in parts of Kane and Washington counties, Utah. The warning was in effect until 11:15 a.m. MDT, and motorists were instructed to turn around rather than enter flooded roads.

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Affected location: Kane and Washington counties, Utah
The warning was in effect until 11:15 a.m.

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The source describes a life-threatening flash-flood threat and urges people not to drive through flooded roads.

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