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Severe flood warning for Garfield, Kane, and San Juan counties in Utah

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The warning reported ongoing flooding and rising flows across waterways in three southern Utah counties, with many backcountry roads expected to become impassable. It was in effect until 12:15 PM MDT on October 22, 2026.

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  • Affected location: Garfield, Kane, and San Juan counties, Utah
  • It was in effect until 12:15 PM MDT on October 22, 2026.
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Why it matters

Flooding was already occurring, and the source expected high flows and impassable backcountry roads in the warned area.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
6/10
Urgency
9/10

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