NWS forecasters issued flash flood warnings Saturday afternoon for several areas in southern Utah including Colorado City, Zion National Park, east fork of the Virgin River, and Paria River areas. Rainfall of 0.36 inches recorded in Orderville between 1555 and 1735 MDT.
The east fork of the Virgin River flooded leading to high flows downstream.
Video
Barrack's Ranch River Crossing
Paria River at the Colorado River gauge indicate streamflows indicate similar impacts
This was an active day statewide due to trough to west, moisture transport from the south, high instability, etc.
MRMS rainfall
MRMS lightning analysis
700 hPa winds
CAPE
Precipitable water
Integrated Water Vapor Transport (surface to 500 hPa)
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