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, and the Escalante River region. The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding in creeks, streams, highways, streets, and underpasses, advising drivers not to cross flooded roads and campers and hikers to avoid waterways.

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, 2:53 PM ABC 4 Flash Flood warning issued for Goblin Valley, South Central Emery County
4. Oct 11, 3:14 PM KUTV 2News Flash Flood Warning issued for possibly life-threatening conditions in Zion National Park
5. Oct 11, 3:14 PM KJZZ Flash Flood Warning issued for possibly life-threatening conditions in Zion National Park
6. Oct 11, 3:35 PM KUTV 2News Flash Flood Warning issued as up to 1.25 inches of rain falls near Escalante River
7. Oct 11, 3:35 PM KJZZ Flash Flood Warning issued as up to 1.25 inches of rain falls near Escalante River
8. Oct 11, 5:28 PM KJZZ Floodwaters cover part of Nine Mile Road in Carbon County
9. Oct 11, 5:28 PM KUTV 2News Floodwaters cover part of Nine Mile Road in Carbon County
10. Oct 11, 5:40 PM Fox 13 Rains, flooding damage Nine Mile Road in Carbon County
11. Oct 11, 5:48 PM ABC 4 PHOTOS: Flooding damages Carbon County roads

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