Ray,IN Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/flash-flood-erupts-in-springdale-warnings-issued-for-zion-national-park-and-nearby-areas/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Those planning to be there in the next days should monitor the park's website and make sure your campground is still available - Springdale got hit hard. For those that aren't aware, flash floods are common in the Southwest. It can be sunny where you are but 30 miles away it may have heavy rain. The soil can't absorb the water fast so it just runs out of control. Zion's Narrows 'river walk' is very dangerous when this happens. Slot canyons are also dangerous during these times. In 1997 during an Antelope Canyon tour at Page, AZ a flood came through and killed 11 people with 1 survivor. Remember.... canyons are carved out of water. Monitor the weather closely including the surrounding area. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zion-national-park-continues-clean-up-after-flash-flood.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted June 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Here is a picture of the CG and roadway, It's going to be closed for a while. (pic from facebook) Edited June 30, 2021 by Ray,IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarie1 Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 This video done by someone who arrive with his family that morning shows what it was like "on the ground" ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Wow! I have never actually seen a flash flood. Whew! I hope everyone gets out OK. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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