Jan 3, 1997
Subtropical moisture brought heavy rains to southwest Utah to kick-off the new year. Washington county had hundreds of reports of flood damage. Most Streets and basements were flooded in the towns of St. George and Bloomington. Total rainfall amounts during this time were 2.38 inches in St. George and 2.42 inches in Bloomington. Damage in Washington county was estimated at 5 million dollars, worst in its history.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5599736). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.