Zion National Park reopens; more flooding remains ‘probable’

Zion National Park reopens; more flooding remains ‘probable’

HILDALE, Utah (AP) — Zion National Park has reopened with modified operations after a flash flood swept through portions of southern Utah.

Park officials urged visitors on Wednesday to exercise caution and to expect delays as clean up efforts continue and damage is assessed following Tuesday’s flood.

The National Weather Service says that the chances of continued flooding is “probable” for the park on Wednesday.

Park officials closed Zion’s canyons and The Narrows on Tuesday after a flash flood warning was issued for much of southern Utah. The park’s south and east entrances, visitor center, park store and shuttle operations in Zion Canyon have reopened.