It said that would mean protentional flooding, including on roadways and in slot canyons. Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said in a tweet to expect more thunderstorms Wednesday. It was issued after the Kane County and San Juan County areas were hit with a severe thunderstorm warning. Take precautions if you are in this area! #utwx Radar estimates 0,5-1" of rain has fallen. This Flash Flood Warning is for the Lower Paria Canyon, Buckskin Gulch, and the Wire Pass area. Officials with the National Weather Service said the warning was for the Lower Paria Canyon, Buckskin Gulch and the Wire Pass area. They say the ground is exceptionally dry because of the ongoing drought, meaning the ground could not absorb the heavy rain that fell in parts of the county, causing the flash flooding and run-off.Ī Flash Flood warning expired in Kane County at 7:45 p.m. Washington County officials said in a press release Tuesday night they are responded to the heavy rainfall and flash flooding in and around Zion National Park, particularly in the communities of Rockville and Springdale. The water also rushed past buildings in Springdale, a town located just outside Zion. They say traffic is currently being diverted out of the park at both the South and East Entrances.Īs of 6:53 p.m., SR-9 has reopened between Rockville and Springdale. In a most recent update, officials say park staff are actively working to remove road debris. Tuesday 6/29 at 3:46pm – SR-9 through Zion is currently closed until further notice due to a mudslide. They say that’s due to an “active technical Search and Rescue operation.” Previously, park officials said SR-9 was shut down due to a mudslide. ![]() ![]() As of 7:52 p.m., State Route 9 into the park was closed to inbound traffic.
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