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FloodsSevere 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.
At a glance
- 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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Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 6/10
- Urgency
- 9/10
Primary official sources
- U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWSFlood Warning issued October 22 at 6:16AM MDT until October 22 at 12:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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