Three critical steps to flash flood safety are: get to higher ground, do not drive in water, and stay informed.
If bad weather threatens, do not enter a narrow canyon. Know the weather and flash flood potential ratings before starting your trip. Flash floods, often caused by storms miles away, are a very real danger and can be life threatening. Always be aware of the threat of storms and lightning and be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. These floods often occur without warning and can increase water flow by over 100 times. Zion National Park experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that result in an increased risk of flash floods. Visitors should plan on parking in town where oversized parking is available on Lion Boulevard and other parking areas.Īccording to the National Weather Service, the Flash Flood rating for Zion National Park for Wednesday, June 30 is probable. The park has very limited oversized vehicle parking due to this closure. The oversized vehicle lot is closed until further notice. At Zion National Park in Utah, a flash flood Friday afternoon swept multiple hikers off their feet in the Narrows, a popular section of Zion Canyon that requires wading in the Virgin River. Visitors should expect traffic delays, debris on roads, and potential closures of trails and parking areas as clean-up continues and damage is being assessed.
This includes the reopening of SR-9, the South and East Entrances for inbound and outbound traffic, the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Park Store, and park and in town shuttle operations. SPRINGDALE, UT – Zion National Park will be in modified operations on Wednesday, June 30 due to clean-up activities.
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