First published Oct 22, 2026, 3:30:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 3:30:15 PM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning — NWS Salt Lake City UT

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:14AM MDT until October 22 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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A flash flood warning covered Iron, Kane, and Washington counties, Utah, with life-threatening flash flooding reported as likely ongoing. The warning advised people to avoid flooded roads and campers and hikers to stay away from streams and creeks.

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Affected location: Iron, Kane, and Washington counties, Utah

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The warning describes life-threatening flash flooding and gives immediate safety instructions for people in the affected area.

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Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 9:14AM MDT until October 22 at 10:30AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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