Grand County Utah Emergency Management

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

County Roads has closed the following low water crossings in Grand County due to water levels and debris:

💧Stocks Drive
💧Kerby Lane
💧Old City Park

Crews are monitoring these areas. These closures may reopen and then close again depending on weather conditions. Please respect the closures and use an alternate route.

If you are traveling in the backcountry today, stay weather aware and do not drive into running washes or roadways with water over them.

10/13/2026

Safety reminder: floodwaters can hide road damage and additional hazards, and can be deeper than they appear. If water is running over a roadway, use an alternate route. During wet weather, exercise caution in areas such as:

🚗 Low water crossings in Moab/Spanish Valley (Sunny Acres, Stocks Drive, Kerby Lane, Old City Park) if water comes over the road

🚗 The Book Cliffs

🚗The area around Floy Wash

Turn around, don't drown!

10/11/2026

Storms, heavy rain, and strong winds are possible today. Stay weather aware!

8 AM UPDATE: A few strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel approach from the southwest. Storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, which may trigger flash flooding. Wind gusts will increase throughout the day, with 40-50 mph gusts expected through Sunday night. Stay weather aware!

10/09/2026

Moisture associated with Tropical Storm Rachel will move into the area this weekend. The potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos, and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow future forecasts and plan outdoor recreation accordingly.

Another day of near record temperatures is expected across the West Slope Friday. This precedes a pattern shift that arrives Saturday, as a storm system digs into the Great Basin and merges with the remnants of Hurricane Rachel. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible on the Uintas and the Central Mountains of CO Friday afternoon. Cloud cover will begin to increase later this afternoon, as the upper level moisture increases ahead of Saturday’s storm. Rain chances pick up after midnight around the Four Corners, before spreading north and east early Saturday morning.

10/06/2026

EXERCISE NOTIFICATION:

There will be an emergency response exercise tomorrow morning, October 7, at the UMTRA Crescent Junction site. First responder activity may be visible from the interstate at Crescent Junction; this is part of the exercise.

09/28/2026

Part of Grand County is under a flood watch through Wednesday morning. Periods of heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding and rises in streams and creeks. Monitor the forecast and be alert for possible flood warnings.

Deep tropical moisture across central and southern Utah will result in widespread heavy rainfall resulting in an increased risk for flash flooding through Tuesday. Highest areas of concern include recent burn scars, normally dry washes, and slot canyons. Those with outdoor plans through this period should consider alternate plans.

09/10/2026

Do you want to help your family, community, and first responders during an emergency? Volunteering with a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) may be for you!

CERT is a national program that trains volunteers in disaster preparedness and basic disaster response. An interagency group is exploring community interest in establishing a CERT in Grand County. This fall, we are setting up the program and gauging community interest.

If you are interested, please fill out our survey and share with friends. Completing the survey allows us to tailor the program to community interests and needs. It does not commit you to anything at this point.

Survey link: https://bit.ly/3Ut1R5j

The FireBreak Campaign Moab Valley Fire Department Grand County Sheriff Search and Rescue

08/31/2026

Grand County is under a flood watch today through this evening. Monsoonal moisture could support several rounds of thunderstorms and showers capable of producing heavy rainfall.

Monitor the forecast. Today is a day to stay out of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slickrock areas, and areas that have recent burn scars.

Have multiple ways to receive alerts. Download the MyAlerts app and sign up for AlertSense at www.grandcountyalerts.org

If flooding occurs, avoid walking or driving through flooded areas. Floodwaters can have hidden dangers, such as eroded roadways, and floodwaters can move faster than you would expect.

Take steps to protect your property. Visit https://www.grandcountyutah.net/174/Emergency-Management to see a list of sandbag locations.

08/30/2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Grand County in east central Utah...

* Until 645 PM MDT.

* At 519 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding could include...
Moab and Castle Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

UT-128 may be prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Immediately climb to higher ground. Runoff concentrated through narrow canyon walls can quickly become dangerous, life threatening conditions.