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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT

716 PM MDT Wed Apr 10 2024



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Southern Mountains-Upper Sevier River Valleys-

Including the cities of Brian Head, Alton, Koosharem,

Circleville, and Panguitch

716 PM MDT Wed Apr 10 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE POTENTIAL FAILURE OF PANGUITCH LAKE DAM 

ON PANGUITCH CREEK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure 

  continues to be possible at the Panguitch Lake Dam.



* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Southern 

  Mountains and Upper Sevier River Valleys.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying 

  areas below the dam including the west side of the city of 

  Panguitch.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - A Level 2 Emergency Situation indicates that there is a

    potential for dam failure. While there is no immediate threat

    to public safety, the situation could rapidly evolve.

    Officials are closely monitoring the dam and are prepared to

    escalate their response if necessary.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 

should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.



Panguitch Creek is running high, fast, and cold due to releases to 

lower the lake level. Keep children and pets away from Panguitch 

Creek.



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