Heavy rain triggers Flash Flood Warning near Goblin Valley in Emery County

What happened

Heavy rain triggered a Flash Flood Warning in multiple areas across Utah, including Goblin Valley in Emery County, parts of Kane and Washington counties near Zion National Park, and near the Escalante River. The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding in creeks, streams, highways, streets, underpasses, and urban areas, advising drivers not to cross flooded roads and campers and hikers to avoid streams and creeks.

Timeline

1. Oct 11, 2:23 PM KUTV 2News Heavy rain triggers Flash Flood Warning near Goblin Valley in Emery County
2. Oct 11, 2:23 PM KJZZ Heavy rain triggers Flash Flood Warning near Goblin Valley in Emery County
3. Oct 11, 3:14 PM KUTV 2News Flash Flood Warning issued for possibly life-threatening conditions in Zion National Park
4. Oct 11, 3:14 PM KJZZ Flash Flood Warning issued for possibly life-threatening conditions in Zion National Park
5. Oct 11, 3:35 PM KUTV 2News Flash Flood Warning issued as up to 1.25 inches of rain falls near Escalante River
6. Oct 11, 3:35 PM KJZZ Flash Flood Warning issued as up to 1.25 inches of rain falls near Escalante River

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