Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Salt Lake City UT
- Areas
- Kane, UT; Washington, UT
- Places
- Zion National Park
- In effect
- until 6:45 PM MDT, Oct 22, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.”
NWS Salt Lake City UT, Flash Flood Warning, 5:40 PM MDT Oct 22, 2026 · official alert
“Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.”
NWS Salt Lake City UT, Flash Flood Warning, 5:40 PM MDT Oct 22, 2026 · official alert
“IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks and streams”
NWS Salt Lake City UT, Flash Flood Warning, 5:40 PM MDT Oct 22, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Move to higher ground now. The National Weather Service says flooding is occurring or is imminent, so act quickly to protect your life.
If you are in or near Zion National Park, know where you are relative to slot canyons, normally dry washes, creeks and streams. These can flood fast in heavy rain. Campers and hikers should avoid streams and creeks.
Stay away from river banks and culverts, which can become unstable and unsafe. Never drive around barricades or into flooded roads. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance claims count only insured properties, so they understate total flood damage. Washington County has 64 claims on record from 1978 to 2026. Kane County has 8 claims from 2003 to 2025.
Both counties were covered by a 2011 federal disaster declaration for severe winter storm and flooding. Washington County also had a 2012 declaration for severe storm and flooding.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 6:45 PM MDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 6:45 PM MDT.
- NWS Salt Lake City UT issued the flash flood warning until 6:45 PM MDT.
History here
Kane County: 8 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 2003, most recent 2025.
Kane County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-1955 (2011): severe winter storm and flooding
Washington County: 64 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Washington County: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Zion National Park?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a Flash Flood Warning at 3:41 PM MDT for Zion National Park and Springdale. It lasts until 6:45 PM MDT.
- How much rain is expected in Zion National Park?
- Radar showed up to 0.25 inches had already fallen over the last half hour. The National Weather Service says up to 0.75 inches more is possible across the park.
- What should I do during a flash flood warning in Kane or Washington County, Utah?
- Move to higher ground now and stay away from slot canyons, dry washes, creeks and streams. Never drive into flooded roads.
Sources
- NWS Salt Lake City UT: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 22, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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