Heavy rains from a strong storm passing through the Wasatch Front on Thursday evening prompted residents living in Loafer Canyon in Utah County to evacuate the area.
Utah County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Spencer Cannon announced the evacuation order just after 7:30 p.m. He did not say how many people were affected. So far, there are no reports of injuries.
A flash flood warning is in effect for Elk Ridge, near Loafer Canyon, until 9:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The sheriff’s office has also received reports of a mudslide about 7 miles up Payson Canyon near The Grotto, a popular hiking destination with a waterfall, Cannon said.