Aug 14, 2022
High pressure remained centered over the Southern Plains which allowed for monsoon moisture to continue to stream into eastern Utah. This abundance of moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Portions of San Juan County experienced flash flooding which led to significant road damage.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1039722). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Juan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.