Weber County Community Emergency Response Team

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Heavy rain from tropical moisture will impact Utah starting Saturday afternoon, with the heaviest precipitation from early Sunday to Monday morning. Widespread amounts of 1 to 2 inches are forecast, with over 3 inches locally, particularly in southern Utah and high terrain. We are also monitoring for a secondary area of heavy rainfall with a 10% chance of 2 inches of rain over portions of northern Utah, including the Wasatch Front. Heaviest rainfall will be determined by the track of Tropical Depression Rachel and how it interacts with a cold front, which a source of forecast uncertainty. If planning outdoor activities this weekend, strongly consider alternate plans.

10/10/2026

Gusty south winds are expected from the combination of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel and an incoming cold front. Widespread wind gusts of 35-45 mph will occur on Saturday for most of Utah and SW Wyoming, with the exception of the northwest corner of Utah. The forecast is less certain on Sunday, however there is a 40% chance of wind gusts in excess of 50 mph across high terrain areas as well as southwest Wyoming.

10/10/2026

October 9, 2026 - NWS Salt Lake City - Tropical Storm Rachel Briefi...

10/10/2026

The flash flood potential rating for southern Utah parks and recreation areas rises to the highest category of expected (level 4 of 4) by Sunday especially for Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and the Paria and Escalante River Basins. Consider other recreation plans.

10/10/2026

The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will bring ample tropical moisture across Utah through the holiday weekend. The threat of isolated flash flooding will start as early as Saturday afternoon across southern and central Utah, become widespread and potentially significant across southwest Utah by Sunday as the remnants of the tropical system move through Utah. However by Monday, moisture will remain in place and will support a return to more typical scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of locally heavy rainfall.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

⛈️ HEAR THUNDER? GET INSIDE. SEE RISING WATER? GET TO SAFETY.

Weber County, heavy rain from a thunderstorm can quickly create dangerous flooding. Know what to do as conditions change:

⚡ DURING A THUNDERSTORM
• Get inside a sturdy building. Never shelter under a tree.
• Stay away from windows.
• Monitor weather alerts and follow instructions from local officials.

🌊 IF FLOODING DEVELOPS
• Move out of low-lying areas to higher ground immediately if water begins rising.
• Never walk or drive through floodwater—even if it looks shallow.
• Stay out of flooded basements and away from electrical equipment near water.
• Follow evacuation instructions and never drive around barricades.

🚗 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
Water can hide a washed-out road. Find another route.

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