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SPRINGDALE — The National Weather Service issued a series of flash flood warnings for parts of southern Utah as thunderstorms began in the area on Friday.
The weather service began issuing the warnings at about 3:50 p.m. as a thunderstorm developed over the northern part of Zion National Park and headed south. The thunderstorm is predicted to bring heavy rain and the possibility of hail to areas prone to flash flooding.
Zion National Park, Springdale, Rockville and Virgin areas were issued a flash flood warning through approximately 7 p.m. on Friday. People in these areas were advised to avoid areas that were already flooded and reminded to "turn around, don't drown."
3:55 pm - A Flash Flood Warning has been issued through 7 pm for Zion National Park, Springdale, Rockville and Virgin. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. Roads may be washed out and under flooded waters. Do not enter areas that are already flooded. #utwxhttps://t.co/fdEyiBaevx
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 9, 2021
The flash flood warnings come a little over a week after officials in Zion National Park began cleanup efforts following a series of flash floods in the area on June 29.
Several residences and two local hotels were damaged as a result of the flooding. The flooding also damaged facilities and parking lots at Zion National Park and closed state Route 9 for a period of time.
If caught in a flash flood, the National Weather Service advises people to move to higher ground immediately and to avoid walking or driving in the water.
