First published 10/11/2026, 8:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 8:24:15 PM UTC

Life-threatening flash-flood warning for the Forsyth Burn Scar near Pine Valley, Utah

Emergency management reported life-threatening flooding and possible severe debris flows around the Forsyth Burn Scar, with flooding ongoing or imminent after 1.5–2.25 inches of rain. The warning was issued October 11 at 1:55 p.m. MDT and was valid until 3:15 p.m. MDT.

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Why it matters

The warning describes threats to life and roads and tells people to climb to safety and avoid flooded roads and nearby creeks.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 1:55PM MDT until October 11 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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