| Event |
Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause |
Heavy Rain |
| State |
UTAH |
| County/Area |
WASHINGTON |
| WFO |
SLC |
| Begin Date |
08/01/2007 17:07:00 MST-7 |
| Begin Range |
2 |
| Begin Azimuth |
NW |
| Begin Location |
VIRGIN |
| Begin Lat/Lon |
37.22/-113.2 |
| End Date |
08/01/2007 21:00:00 MST-7 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect |
0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect |
0/0 |
| Property Damage |
1.91M |
| Crop Damage |
0.00K |
| Episode Narrative |
Heavy downpours from a tropical airmass resulted in washing out of streets and a few bridges in Washington County. A few roof evacuations were prompted by fast rising water in the town of Virgin. |
| Event Narrative |
Extensive flash flooding occurred in Zion National Park and areas outside of the park near the towns of Virgin and Touquerville. Due to the massive flash flood six homes were damaged and residents were evacuated off of their roofs. In addition, Kolob Terrace was closed.
Damage amounts were estimated from media reports (6 homes destroyed, 250K each; 3 homes damaged, 25K each; washed out bridge, 35K). |
