With more flash flooding expected this weekend, hikers are encouraged to check their local weather prior to heading out. Shafter said they work closely with the National Weather Service whenever there is a flash flood warning, and close The Narrows. More at: #utwx /rdAleBELqd- NWS Salt Lake City August 19, 2022 Make sure to check in with local visitor centers or ranger stations before heading out and have a plan if threatening weather approaches. There is an increased risk of flash flooding for southern Utah National Parks and recreation areas. "I want to express the park's appreciation for the ongoing support we've received from the National Weather Service, Washington County Sheriff's Office, and Hurricane Valley Fire District as we continue search and rescue operations." "Park rangers and other members of the Zion Search and Rescue Team responded quickly to this event, and we are continuing our efforts," Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park superintendent, said in a press release. Over 20 responders helped on Friday, Shafer said their response continued into Saturday and park rangers continued to monitor the river during the night. Additionally, he said rescuers remained along the slot canyon watching for anyone who might be in the water. Shafer said Friday afternoon there had been no known missing hikers, as the rangers had interviewed every group of visitors at Riverside Walk to make sure that they weren't missing anyone in their party. One person was transported to the hospital Friday after the flash floods swept them off their feet and carried them several hundred yards in the Virgin River. Shafer explained that after rangers hiked up Riverside Walk, they found several hikers on high ground "isolated by high water," who were then directed to stay in place.
Immediately following the report, Shafer said that rangers were sent to assess the situation, at which time, a "large scale response" began. with a report of "multiple visitors being swept off their feet by flash flooding," said Jonathan Shafer, a spokesman for Zion National Park. Park rangers were alerted to the initial incident at around 2:15 p.m.
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The friends told KSL-TV that Agnihotri is a hydrology major and knows about water, but does not know how to swim. Jetal Agnihotri, an Arizona woman, was at Zion National Park with some university friends and her friends said she went forward while they hung back. While rangers did not find anyone unaccounted for at the time, later Friday night, rangers received a report of one missing person from a park visitor. Zion National Park rangers responded Friday afternoon to a report that multiple hikers were swept away by flash flooding while hiking The Narrows near the Temple of Sinawava, park officials said. SPRINGDALE, Washington County - A woman is missing after a flash flood at Zion National Park and a rescue team was mobilized Saturday morning to search through The Narrows and down the Virgin River.
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