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Flood Warning for Garfield and Kane Counties, Utah

Ended at 10:30 PM MST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City at 10:27 AM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Places in the warning: Escalante.

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The Weather Service's text

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

WHERE...Central Garfield County in southern Utah... Northeastern Kane County in southern Utah...

WHEN...Until 1030 PM MST Sunday.

IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring within the Escalante River Basin. Many streams, rivers, and slot canyons continue to have high flows due to excess runoff from recent rainfall, and additional rainfall is expected to maintain high flows through later this evening prior to receding.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 409 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Escalante and along the Hole in the Rock Road. All slot canyons in this area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

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