As the drought worsens, Utah’s national parks could face more flash flooding

Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Zion National Park could all see flash floods.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Hall in the Salt Lake Valley, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. It's expected to be hot and dry over the Fourth of July weekend.

As the drought worsens, Utah’s national parks could face more flash flooding

Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Zion National Park could all see flash floods.

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