US: Flash Floods Shut Down Zion National Park in Utah

Flash flooding closed roads, trails and slot canyons across Zion National Park on Monday, with the Virgin River surging to its fifth-highest recorded level, while separate flash flood warnings hit the Escalante River and nearby Utah counties amid heavy rain.

US: Flash Floods Shut Down Zion National Park in Utah 2

Flash flooding closed roads, trails and slot canyons across Zion National Park on Monday, with the Virgin River surging to its fifth-highest recorded level, while separate flash flood warnings hit the Escalante River and nearby Utah counties amid heavy rain.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 3

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 2

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

US: Audience Flees After Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University 3

Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Utah’s governor called it a “political assassination.” Authorities said a person of interest was in custody, though no charges or motive were immediately announced. The killing drew bipartisan condemnation and renewed concerns over rising political violence in the U.S. This video shows people in the audience running for cover right after the shooting.

China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

US: Monsoon Storm Brings Heavy Rains, Causing Flash Flooding In Southern Utah

A monsoon storm brought heavy rain and caused flash flooding in southern Utah on Thursday, August 22.

US: Thunderstorms Hit Parts Of Washington County Amid Special Weather Warning In Utah

A special weather warning was issued for south central Washington County on Monday, July 22, with threats of heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, and hail. The weather warning includes St George, Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins and Snow Canyon State Park.

US: Powerful Storm Brings Heavy Rain And Hail, Causing Flash Flooding In Moab, Utah

A powerful storm hit the Moab area in Utah on Thursday, June 27, bringing heavy rain and intense hail and causing flash flooding. A mudslide on U.S. 191, the main road with access to Arches National Park, was temporarily closed.