Major flooding reported in downtown Moab

Moab, UTAH (KUTV) — Crews were working to assess the damage after flood waters hit Moab Saturday evening, closing down Highway 191 and overwhelming some businesses.

Gov. Spencer Cox tweeted late Saturday that "state emergency managers are in contact with local authorities to make resources available. Please be careful and avoid standing/rushing water."

KUTV 2News meteorologist Jill Margetts reported a flash flood warning was in effect in Moab until 1:00 a.m. Sunday.

Moab officials reported Sunday morning that all trails, including street entrances and bridges, were closed as crews worked to assess the damage.

"These areas are extremely dangerous right now," the city tweeted. "Please stay off the trails, entrance streets and bridges until further notice."

In the aftermath of the flooding Saturday, an emergency shelter was opened at the Old Spanish Trail Arena at 3641 South US 191 for people who needed a place to stay, according to the city of Moab.

Free showers were also being offered to residents without water at the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center at 374 North Park Avenue.

A number of downtown businesses were impacted by the flood waters, according to posts on social media. Scott Griffiths shared video of standing water inside Dewey's Restaurant and Bar.

Just after 10:15 p.m. Saturday, officials reported Highway 191 had reopened with limitations after closing earlier that evening, but 400 East remained shut down, and other side streets were also impacted.

The city of Moab's Twitter account posted a photo of the flooding and urged people to avoid Main Street and side streets from 100 North to 300 South.

The city also urged residents to avoid areas near creeks as water moved quickly.

People in Moab posted videos to social media showing torrential flood waters moving through downtown.

The amount of damage left behind from the flood was unclear.

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