When an area is flooded turn around - don’t drown. A flash flood hits Zion National Park on. A flash flood hits Zion National Park on Tuesday, June 30, 2021. Park officials closed the main roadway through the park and issued warnings asking visitors to avoid the area.
Three critical steps to flash flood safety are: get to higher ground, do not drive in water, and stay informed. Zion National Park saw extensive flash flooding on Tuesday after thunderstorms dropped more than an inch of rain in one hour. If you are in its way, then you could be in danger of being swept away by a flash flood in Zion National Park. If bad weather threatens, do not enter a narrow canyon. Water always takes the path of least resistance. 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. Zion Park recommends that people plan ahead and be prepared. They often occur without warning and can increase water flow “by over 100 times,” according to the NPS. And it’s likely more flash floods are on the way.Īccording to the National Weather Service, the Flash Flood rating for Zion National Park for today is “probable.” Zion National Park experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that result in an increased risk of flash floods.įor hikers and canyoneers, flash floods present a real danger. Rising fast and unexpectedly, these floods catch hikers by surprise and leave them scrambling for higher ground. While the flooding on Tuesday disrupted park operations, it is a common and even needed occurrence in the canyons. Flash floods are a serious, dangerous threat in Zion National Park and many other parks across the country. Visitors should plan on parking in town where oversized parking is available on Lion Boulevard and other parking areas. Dramatic photos of the damage were shared by the park in two separate press releases, and on social media this week, following the flash flood. The park has very limited oversized vehicle parking due to this closure. Officials are working to clean up Zion National Park after they say a flash flood came barreling through the popular Utah site. The oversized vehicle lot is closed until further notice. A post shared by Zion National Park should expect traffic delays, debris on roads, and potential closures of trails and parking areas as cleanup continues and damage is being assessed.
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