Every storm NOAA has recorded in Utah since January 1996 — wind, hail, snow and flooding — searchable by county, type and year. 11,426 events. Each one links back to its original NOAA record.
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181 events in Garfield · page 2 of 2
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NOAA record 541397 ↗Flash flooding was reported in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, including along the Burr Trail, with mud, rocks, and water flowing across the roadway.
NOAA record 541398 ↗Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Capitol Reef National Park, including along Pleasant Creek, Sheets Gulch, and Cottonwood Wash. In addition, the Notom Road was impacted by the flooding.
NOAA record 541396 ↗Park rangers at Capitol Reef National Park reported flash flooding along Pleasant Creek, the South Draw Road, and the Sheets Gulch area.
NOAA record 537857 ↗Pine Creek, a tributary of the Escalante River, experienced a flash flood due to heavy rainfall. Flows on Pine Creek reached 1000 cfs before the creek flowed into the larger Escalante River.
NOAA record 537601 ↗A flash flood occurred on Utah State Route 12 at Milepost 6. The westbound lane was blocked by debris that was about 4 feet deep and 20 feet long.
NOAA record 537598 ↗Flash flooding occurred in Red Canyon after heavy rainfall, and was recorded on video.
NOAA record 537608 ↗Flash flooding occurred along State Route 95, damaging portions of the road, especially near mile marker 31.
NOAA record 478739 ↗Heavy rainfall fell over a wide area, resulting in flash flooding over most of the washes and drainages within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. There was also damage near the town of Escalante, as flood waters deposited rocks and mud on State Route 12, and some larger boulders also helped to damage the road.||Most local roads were closed for more than a day, and many of these roads
NOAA record 478784 ↗The Escalante River gauge near Escalante rose from near zero cfs to 2200 cfs in one hour.
NOAA record 478799 ↗Flash flooding was reported across the Notom Road and much of the southern half of Capitol Reef National Park.
NOAA record 478802 ↗Heavy rain just northeast of Panguitch, Utah caused flash flooding in the Sand Wash and Lime Kiln parts of town. Flooding in the agricultural area was significant, causing thousands of dollars of damage to fields and yards; however, no damage was reported to homes, and no injuries were reported to people or livestock.
NOAA record 478794 ↗Flash flooding was reported along the Upper Escalante drainage near State Route 12.
NOAA record 474817 ↗Flash flooding was reported in Choprock Canyon after heavy rainfall.
NOAA record 469835 ↗Flash flooding was reported along the Alvey Wash and other smaller tributaries of the Escalante River.
NOAA record 469816 ↗Flash flooding occurred along the Escalante River and its tributaries, with the Escalante River gauge rising from near zero to 746 cfs in a short period of time.
NOAA record 469758 ↗Flash flooding was reported along the Paria River and many of its tributatries, including Buckskin, Lick, Bull, Yellow, and Willis. The flooding impacted Skutumpah Road, with water and mud rising four feet deep along the road.
NOAA record 469755 ↗A park ranger at Capitol Reef National Park reported that Sheets Gulch experienced a flash flood, with flooding reaching all the way to the Notom Road, just east of the park boundary.
NOAA record 469306 ↗A gustnado formed and was spotted just outside Panguitch, but no damage was reported.
NOAA record 465549 ↗The SR-12 at Boulder Summit sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
NOAA record 440635 ↗Flash flooding was reported near Sheets Gulch and surrounding areas, with water flowing across Notom-Bullfrog Road and other roads on the east side of Capitol Reef National Park.
NOAA record 409657 ↗A large flash flood occurred in the area around 25 Mile Wash, damaging roads in the area.
NOAA record 411144 ↗Flash flooding was reported along the Escalante River, where it runs adjacent to State Route 12. Some water crossed over the road west of the city of Escalante.
NOAA record 411151 ↗A 24-year-old male was fishing at Row Lake, on the west side of Boulder Mountain, on the evening of July 21st. When a thunderstorm moved into the area, both the man and his dog took shelter under a tree. Lightning struck the tree, and both the man and the dog were killed.
NOAA record 403653 ↗The Bryce Canyon ASOS recorded a wind gust of 58 mph.
NOAA record 385447 ↗The Bryce Canyon ASOS recorded a wind gust of 70 mph.
NOAA record 385444 ↗Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Alvey Wash.
NOAA record 345058 ↗Personnel from the Grand Staircase Escalante-National Monument reported flash flooding along Alvey Wash.
NOAA record 344995 ↗Hail with a diameter of 0.75 inches was reported in Escalante.
NOAA record 345088 ↗Flash flooding occurred on the northern tributaries of the Escalante River, especially on North Creek and the North Fork of Birch Creek. This flooding eventually made its way down the Escalante, with a gauge along the Escalante quickly increasing to 1700 cfs. Note that flash flooding also occurred further downstream in Kane County.
NOAA record 344990 ↗A 51-year-old German tourist in Bryce Canyon National Park was hiking with his family along the Rim Trail near Sunset Point, when an isolated thunderstorm moved into the area. Most of the family ran toward their car, but the man sought refuge under a large Ponderosa Pine. A bolt of lightning stuck the tree, with some of the energy being transferred to the man, and he died at the scene.
NOAA record 345039 ↗Flash flooding occurred along the Alvey Wash and Harris Wash, washing out Hole-in-the-Rock Road and Alvey Wash Road.
NOAA record 334586 ↗Flash flooding was reported along State Route 95, with large trees and rocks covering part of the road. In addition, damage was reported to State Route 276 going toward Bullfrog. Flash flooding also occurred along Poison Spring on the north aspect of the Henry Mountains.
NOAA record 337297 ↗The Sevier River flooded again in mid-June, with the focus further south along the river this time. Low lying roads and bridges in the town of Hatch were impacted, including the Old Hatch Bridge.
NOAA record 328788 ↗Flooding occurred across many drainages in Garfield County, including Calf Creek and the Escalante River. The Escalante River, which typically flows below 10 cfs, reached a peak of 1300 cfs on October 5th. In addition, the Dirty Devil River, which normally flows at 10 to 20 cfs, reached a peak of 6300 cfs on October 6th.
NOAA record 266010 ↗Flash flooding occurred in the Twenty-five Mile Wash, with water crossing the Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
NOAA record 262685 ↗Flash flooding occurred in the southern end of Capitol Reef National Park, with the Burr Trail road impassable due to the flooding.
NOAA record 262693 ↗Multiple roads at the southern end of Capitol Reef National Park were flooded and damaged, most notably the Notom-Bullfrog road.
NOAA record 258019 ↗Flash flooding occurred in Twenty-five Mile Wash. In addition, roads were impassable in the surrounding area, including damage to Hole-in-the-Rock road, further north than the road was damaged earlier in the day.
NOAA record 257976 ↗Flash flooding occurred in numerous slot canyons in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including Moody Wash, East Moody Canyon, and Middle Moody Canyon. In addition, multiple roads were made impassable due to the flooding.
NOAA record 257975 ↗Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Alvey Wash, North Creek, and many other washes in the area.
NOAA record 257561 ↗Flash flooding occurred in Red Canyon, with 2 feet of mud and water flowing over Highway 12, making the road impassable.
NOAA record 252715 ↗Highway patrol reported one foot of water, as well as mud and debris, across State Route 12 between mileposts 1 and 4.
NOAA record 252279 ↗Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Sheets Gulch, on the eastern edge of Capitol Reef National Park. Water also flowed over the Notom Road, forcing rangers to close the road. People in the area, who observed the flash flooding, described it as a class 4 rapid coming out of the slot canyon.
NOAA record 252256 ↗Flash flooding was reported along Calf Creek and in surrounding drainages at the headwaters of the Escalante River.
NOAA record 252238 ↗After an estimated rainfall of about 4 inches in 2.5 hours, the Paria River flooded basements in the city of Tropic, and flowed over small bridges leading to nearby residential areas. The flood wave continued down the Paria all the way down to the Utah/Arizona border.
NOAA record 252241 ↗Flash flooding occurred in a small, but popular, slot canyon called Egypt 3, located near the Escalante River in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This flooding resulted in two fatalities and two more injuries. ||The drainage of Egypt 3 is very small, measuring approximately 1.2 square miles. The area is void of vegetation and soil, and the underlying parent matter is Navajo Sandstone, whi
NOAA record 135416 ↗Heavy rain caused flash flooding along the Escalante tributaries of Pine Creek and Wide Hollow drainages, north of Escalante. The Escalante River gauge rose to 1088 cfs.
NOAA record 133536 ↗Heavy rain in the Henry Mountains caused flash flooding on multiple forest service roads south of Hanksville.
NOAA record 133416 ↗A rapid and very large river rise on the Dirty Devil River occurred on the morning of August 8th, topping out at 8400 cfs. This flood was due to heavy rainfall the day before in the Little Wild Horse Canyon area in the San Rafael Swell.
NOAA record 133172 ↗A flash flood occurred at Alvey Wash near Escalante due to heavy rain.
NOAA record 128150 ↗A worker at the C-Store in Ticaboo reported nickel size (0.88 inch) hail for a period of a few minutes.
NOAA record 102841 ↗Flash flooding of drainages within water pocket fold occurred in areas of Capitol Reef NP. The time was estimated from river gauges.
NOAA record 55525 ↗Large flash flood along the Escalante River and headwaters entering Lake Powell. Hydro gauges show Deer Creek and Boulder Creek gauges increasing from near 0 cfs to 2000-3000 cfs within minutes.
NOAA record 5533302 ↗Flash Flood in Red Canyon
NOAA record 5529585 ↗Rapidly rising water across Burr Trail at the base of Swap Canyon.
NOAA record 5525066 ↗Funnel Cloud reported by Garfield Co. Sherrif. Winds from thunderstorm tore roof off shed neer mile marker 135 in SR 189.
NOAA record 5462168 ↗The worst flash flooding in the town of Tropic in 40 years occurred as over 2 inches of rain fell over the area in 90 minutes, sending torrents of mud and water down the center of town and into houses and basements. The floods also tore large propane tanks loose and swept them away. About 30 structures sustained damage, most of them residential homes. No deaths or major injuries were reported.
NOAA record 5327787 ↗Flash flood water was reported over Highway 89 in Circleville Canyon.
NOAA record 5380216 ↗Flash flooding in Garfield county caused Highway 20 to be closed at mile marker 17, as large boulders and mud covered the road. Highway 89 at Circleville Canyon was also closed for a time for the same reason.
NOAA record 5380001 ↗Heavy downpours brought another flash flood to the Gulch area east of Capitol Reef National Park.
NOAA record 5379833 ↗Heavy rains in Garfield County produced flash flooding 10 miles south of Antimony, with 6 inch to 1 foot deep water across the roadway.
NOAA record 5324592 ↗Heavy rain and hail in the Capitol Reef area between Boulder and Burr Trail caused flash flooding that closed and partially washed out a road. The hail was pea-sized, but accumulated to 2 inches in depth.
NOAA record 5275426 ↗A severe thunderstorm dropped 1 inch to 1.5 inch hail on Escalante...along with brief heavy rain.
NOAA record 5275344 ↗The rain swollen Paria River flowed over the bridge near the town of Tropic, temporarily closing it.
NOAA record 5275341 ↗Heavy downpours produced flash flooding north of Henrieville, with water flowing across several roads.
NOAA record 5275339 ↗Two separate thunderstorms dumped 3/4 inch and 1 inch diameter hail in Henrieville.
NOAA record 5177910 ↗A tornado was spotted near Panguitch on Highway 20 which goes from US-89 to I-15. The tornado stayed over open country for about 5 minutes before lifting. No damage was reported.
NOAA record 5177903 ↗A 47-year-old male British tourist was struck by lightning while standing under a tree a Bryce Canyon National Park. The man suffered head injuries and superficial burns. He was flown to LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where he was in critical condition. He later recovered from his injuries.
NOAA record 5177620 ↗Every entry comes from the NOAA / NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal record of severe weather in the United States. We reproduce it here filtered to Utah and made searchable — we do not edit, add to, or interpret the records. Where NOAA lists a wind speed in knots we show it in miles per hour; everything else is verbatim.
Locations are NOAA's own county and National Weather Service forecast-zone names, which is why you will see both Salt Lake and Wasatch Mountains South of I-80. A storm not listed here was not necessarily absent — it means NOAA has no recorded report for it, which is common for isolated hail.
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