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Rachel is coming: Southern Utah faces days of rain and heightened flash-flood risk, officials say
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Tropical Storm Rachel is moving toward Southern Utah, bringing heavy rain and heightened flash-flood risk, with impacts expected to persist into next week.
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- St George News (Washington County) Rachel is coming: Southern Utah faces days of rain and heightened flash-flood risk, officials say
- Cedar City News (Iron County) Rachel is coming: Southern Utah faces days of rain and heightened flash-flood risk, officials say
- ETV News (Carbon/Emery) Hurricane Rachel could bring heavy rain, flash flooding to Castle Country
- KUTV 2News Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel to bring days of heavy rain, strong winds to Utah
- KJZZ Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel to bring days of heavy rain, strong winds to Utah
- TownLift Wasatch Back could see heavy rainfall, possible snow as El Niño sends Pacific moisture inland
- Cedar City News (Iron County) St. George News at 5: Tropical storm potential impacts, 2 charged with trafficking and Bundy's protest
- St George News (Washington County) St. George News at 5: Tropical storm potential impacts, 2 charged with trafficking and Bundy's protest
- KJZZ Utah crews prepare for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants
- KUTV 2News Utah crews prepare for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Utah crews prepare for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants
- ABC 4 Southern Utah braces for impact as Hurricane Rachel approaches
- ABC4 (YouTube) Southern Utah braces for impact as Hurricane Rachel approaches
- Fox 13 (YouTube) Utah prepares for remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel
- ABC4 (YouTube) Hurricane Rachel remnants interact with incoming storm and take aim at Utah after quieter Friday.
- KSL Remnants of Hurricane Rachel head to Utah. How much water will it provide?
- ABC4 (YouTube) Hurricane Rachel remnants interact with incoming storm and take aim at Utah after quieter Friday
- KSL News (YouTube) Remnants of Hurricane Rachel head to Utah
- Fox 13 'Cone of uncertainty" as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel head to Utah
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Tropical Storm Rachel expected to bring excessive rainfall to Utah
- KUTV 2News Utah cities brace for excessive rainfall by sandbagging ahead of tropical storm remnants
- KJZZ Utah cities brace for excessive rainfall by sandbagging ahead of tropical storm remnants
- ABC 4 Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
- KJZZ Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants could raise flood risk across Utah
- KUTV 2News Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants could raise flood risk across Utah
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Utah cities getting ready for potential heavy rain, flooding
- ABC4 (YouTube) Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
- KSL Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival
- KSL's Inside Sources Brewing Utah Weather: remnants of Hurricane Rachel are coming to Utah
- Fox 13 (YouTube) Utah Faces Flood Watch Amid Tropical Storm Rachel Remnants
- KSL Sandy residents prepare with sandbags ahead of Rachel's remnants
- ABC4 (YouTube) Hurricane Rachel: Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags
- ABC4 (YouTube) Washington City prepares for Hurricane Rachel
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm
- KJZZ Strong winds, rain could trigger outages across central and southern Utah
- KUTV 2News Strong winds, rain could trigger outages across central and southern Utah
- KJZZ Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm
- KUTV 2News Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) 2News at 10p: Tropical Storm Rachel floods Southern California streets before Utah rain arrives
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) WEATHER ALERT: Tropical Storm Rachel floods Southern California streets before Utah rain arrives
- ABC4 (YouTube) Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
- ABC4 (YouTube) "Extensive Flooding" Across Utah as Tropical Storm Rachel Approaches
- KJZZ Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants bring heavy rain to Utah
- KUTV 2News Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants bring heavy rain to Utah
- ABC 4 'Extensive Flooding' across Utah as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches
- KSL News (YouTube) Sandy residents prep sandbags for potential flooding
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Tropical storm remnants bring heavy rain, flood risks to Utah
- KSL Utah communities brace for Tropical Storm Rachel's rain
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Tropical Storm Rachel remnants could affect Utes football game
- KSL News (YouTube) Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring one to three inches of rain
- KJZZ Flood Watch remains in effect as Tropical Storm Rachel moisture reaches Utah
- KUTV 2News Flood Watch remains in effect as Tropical Storm Rachel moisture reaches Utah
- ABC 4 Significant rainfall amounts and gusty winds from Tropical Storm Rachel
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Post-tropical storm moisture moves into Utah, bringing widespread rain
- ABC4 (YouTube) Flood threat continues with unseasonably cool temperatures and mountain snow
- KSL Advisory issued as remnants produce Utah's first big mountain snow of the season
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Rachel is coming: Southern Utah faces days of rain and heightened flash-flood risk, officials say
— Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring widespread moisture and elevated flash-flood risk to Southern Utah, with impacts potentially extending into next week. The storm's path and interaction with a low-pressure…
Hurricane Rachel could bring heavy rain, flash flooding to Castle Country
— Hurricane Rachel could bring heavy rain and flash flooding to Carbon and Emery counties, with potential for significant rainfall and flooding in areas already impacted by previous storms. The National Weather Service…
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel to bring days of heavy rain, strong winds to Utah
— Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Utah over the weekend and into early next week, with potential for widespread moderate rain, downpours, and even snowfall in higher…
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel to bring days of heavy rain, strong winds to Utah
— Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will bring heavy rain and strong winds to Utah over the weekend and into early next week, with additional moisture from a low-pressure system expected to continue the wet weather…
Wasatch Back could see heavy rainfall, possible snow as El Niño sends Pacific moisture inland
— The Wasatch Back could experience heavy rainfall and possible snowfall as El Niño sends Pacific moisture inland, with snow levels expected to fluctuate throughout the week. A second wave of moisture is anticipated to…
St. George News at 5: Tropical storm potential impacts, 2 charged with trafficking and Bundy's protest
— View our evening newscast for Thursday, Oct.
St. George News at 5: Tropical storm potential impacts, 2 charged with trafficking and Bundy's protest
— View our evening newscast for Thursday, Oct.
Utah crews prepare for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants
— Utah crews are preparing for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants, which could lead to flooding, rockfalls, and debris flows in vulnerable areas, including Zion National Park and regions affected by…
Utah crews prepare for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants
— Utah crews are preparing for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants, which could lead to flooding, rockfalls, and debris flows in vulnerable areas, including Zion National Park and regions affected by…
Utah crews prepare for days of rain from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants
— Utah crews are preparing for several days of rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, which could lead to flooding, rockfalls, and debris flows in vulnerable areas. The heaviest rain is expected to begin…
Southern Utah braces for impact as Hurricane Rachel approaches
— Southern Utah is preparing for potential flooding and heavy rainfall as Hurricane Rachel approaches, with emergency officials urging residents to secure property and monitor conditions, especially in areas prone to…
Southern Utah braces for impact as Hurricane Rachel approaches
— Southern Utah emergency officials are preparing for potential impacts as Hurricane Rachel approaches, following a warm and sunny week.
Utah prepares for remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel
— Utah is preparing for the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, which are expected to bring weather impacts to the state.
Hurricane Rachel remnants interact with incoming storm and take aim at Utah after quieter Friday.
— Hurricane Rachel's remnants are interacting with an incoming storm and are expected to impact Utah after a quieter Friday, bringing tropical moisture and changing weather conditions.
Remnants of Hurricane Rachel head to Utah. How much water will it provide?
— Remnants of Hurricane Rachel are expected to bring heavy rain to Utah, providing potential drought relief but also posing flooding risks. Meteorologists warn of potential flooding while noting the benefits of improved…
Hurricane Rachel remnants interact with incoming storm and take aim at Utah after quieter Friday
— The article reports that remnants of Hurricane Rachel are interacting with an incoming storm, potentially affecting Utah after a quieter Friday. Weather conditions are expected to shift to cooler and wetter conditions…
Remnants of Hurricane Rachel head to Utah
— Utah could face heavy rainfall and new flooding threats as remnants of Hurricane Rachel collide with a strong system from the Pacific Northwest over the next several days, potentially benefiting the drought-stricken…
'Cone of uncertainty" as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel head to Utah
— A weather event heading to Utah this weekend could bring heavy rain and strong winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, prompting local emergency management teams and the National Weather Service to prepare…
Tropical Storm Rachel expected to bring excessive rainfall to Utah
— Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring excessive rainfall to Utah, with another storm system moving in from the northwest bringing chilly winter air.
Utah cities brace for excessive rainfall by sandbagging ahead of tropical storm remnants
— Utah cities are preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants by distributing free sandbags to residents. Officials urge residents to secure property, clear drains, and…
Utah cities brace for excessive rainfall by sandbagging ahead of tropical storm remnants
— Utah cities are preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants by distributing free sandbags to residents. Officials urge residents to secure property, clear drains, and…
Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
— SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — With heavy rain and potential flooding expected this weekend as what is now Tropical Storm Rachel hits Utah, cities across the Wasatch Front have made sandbags available to residents to prepare…
Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants could raise flood risk across Utah
— Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants and a low-pressure system could raise flood risks across Utah, with officials warning of potential flooding from Saturday to Wednesday. The National Weather Service and…
Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants could raise flood risk across Utah
— Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants and a low-pressure system could raise flood risks across Utah, with officials warning of potential flooding from Saturday to Wednesday. The National Weather Service and…
Utah cities getting ready for potential heavy rain, flooding
— Utah cities are preparing for potential heavy rain and flooding from tropical storm Rachel, which is expected to bring significant weather impacts this weekend.
Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
— Cities across the Wasatch Front are offering free sandbags to residents as Utah prepares for the remnants of Hurricane Rachel, which are expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding.
Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival
— Tropical Storm Rachel has prompted flood watches and wind advisories across Utah, with expected rainfall of 2-4 inches and potential for higher amounts in mountain areas. Wind gusts could exceed 70 mph, raising…
Brewing Utah Weather: remnants of Hurricane Rachel are coming to Utah
— Utah is expected to experience rain from the remnants of Hurricane Rachel, an unusual weather event for the state, with details provided by KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson on the Inside Sources program.
Utah Faces Flood Watch Amid Tropical Storm Rachel Remnants
— Utah is under a flood watch as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel move into the state, prompting concerns about potential flooding and water management challenges.
Sandy residents prepare with sandbags ahead of Rachel's remnants
— Sandy residents are preparing for potential flooding from Hurricane Rachel's remnants by filling sandbags, while city officials inspect storm drains and provide sandbags to prevent water damage. Significant flooding…
Hurricane Rachel: Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags
— Cities across the Wasatch Front are offering free sandbags to residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding.
Washington City prepares for Hurricane Rachel
— Washington City is preparing for Hurricane Rachel, which is expected to bring significant rain to Southern Utah, prompting stormwater crews to take action.
Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm
— Utah cities are preparing for excessive rainfall by sandbagging ahead of tropical storm remnants. Hurricane City officials have made free sandbags available at the Hurricane Police Department, which can be filled at…
Strong winds, rain could trigger outages across central and southern Utah
— Rocky Mountain Power is preparing crews for potential power outages in central and southern Utah as a storm system tied to the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brings strong winds and sustained rain beginning late…
Strong winds, rain could trigger outages across central and southern Utah
— Rocky Mountain Power is preparing crews for potential outages in central and southern Utah as a storm system tied to the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brings strong winds and sustained rain, increasing flood risk…
Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm
— Hurricane City is advancing flood protection measures ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel, including cleaning drainage systems and discussing a $67 million detention basin project. Residents remain concerned about water…
Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm
— Hurricane City is advancing flood protection measures ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel, including cleaning drainage systems and discussing a $67 million detention basin project. Residents remain concerned about water…
2News at 10p: Tropical Storm Rachel floods Southern California streets before Utah rain arrives
— Tropical Storm Rachel is flooding Southern California streets, with Utah rain expected to arrive soon.
WEATHER ALERT: Tropical Storm Rachel floods Southern California streets before Utah rain arrives
— Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring rain to Southern Utah, with communities like Hurricane bracing for the impact while still recovering from previous flooding. The Pecan Townhomes neighborhood was knee-deep in…
Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
— Cities across the Wasatch Front are offering free sandbags to residents as Utah prepares for the remnants of Hurricane Rachel, which are expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding.
"Extensive Flooding" Across Utah as Tropical Storm Rachel Approaches
— Moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel is bringing an unprecedented amount of rainfall across Utah, leading to major flooding concerns and potential for strong winds and power outages.
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants bring heavy rain to Utah
— Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants are bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to Utah, with rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches expected across the state from Saturday through Wednesday night, and up to 6 to 8…
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants bring heavy rain to Utah
— Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants are bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to Utah, with rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches expected across the state from Saturday through Wednesday night, and up to 6 to 8…
'Extensive Flooding' across Utah as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches
— Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring extensive flooding and severe weather across Utah, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flood risks from Saturday night into Sunday. The National Weather Service warns of…
Sandy residents prep sandbags for potential flooding
— Residents of Sandy, Utah are preparing for potential flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to bring rain to the area. Preparations include filling sandbags to protect homes, following an August storm…
Tropical storm remnants bring heavy rain, flood risks to Utah
— Tropical storm remnants are bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to Utah, with widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches expected from Saturday through Wednesday night, and up to 6 to 8 inches…
Utah communities brace for Tropical Storm Rachel's rain
— Utah communities are preparing for Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to bring 1 to 3 inches of rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph to parts of the state through Monday. Officials urge residents to clear gutters…
Tropical Storm Rachel remnants could affect Utes football game
— Tropical Storm Rachel remnants could affect a Utah State University football game, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected to develop by Saturday afternoon, leading to widespread rainfall totals of 2…
Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to bring one to three inches of rain
— Neighborhoods in Utah are preparing for potential flooding as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to bring one to three inches of rain and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour to the area through Monday.
Flood Watch remains in effect as Tropical Storm Rachel moisture reaches Utah
— A Flood Watch remains in effect as moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel moves into Utah, bringing significant rainfall and potential for flooding, particularly near streams, rivers, and recent burn scars. The heaviest…
Flood Watch remains in effect as Tropical Storm Rachel moisture reaches Utah
— A Flood Watch remains in effect as moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel moves into Utah, bringing significant rainfall and potential for flooding, particularly near streams, rivers, and recent burn scars. The heaviest…
Significant rainfall amounts and gusty winds from Tropical Storm Rachel
— Tropical Storm Rachel is bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and potential flooding across Utah, with specific mention of impacts on burn scars like Cottonwood and Widemouth 2, and snowfall potential in higher…
Post-tropical storm moisture moves into Utah, bringing widespread rain
— Post-tropical storm moisture from the remnants of post tropical cyclone Rachel is moving into Utah, bringing widespread rain with totals of 2-4" possible across the state from Saturday through Wednesday night, and…
Flood threat continues with unseasonably cool temperatures and mountain snow
— Flood threats persist in Utah as unseasonably cool temperatures and mountain snow, influenced by remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, lead to increased rain showers and thunderstorms. A cold front is expected to bring…