Sep 21, 2022
A deep upper level low coming ashore along the U.S. West Coast resulted in a combination of strong forcing, instability, and available moisture over the Salt Lake City forecast area. This event prompted an uncommon issuance of a Severe Thunderstorm Watch (number 541 of the year). Scattered strong wind gusts occurred, as did multiple instances of Flash Flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1056209). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tooele County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.