A look at deadly flooding incidents in slot canyons

flash flood in the Buckskin GulchParia Canyon area

These storms can be extremely dangerous, especially around slot canyons and dry washes where a flood can hit hours after rain fell miles away

flash slot sudden flash flood while hiking The group was trapped by floodwaters in a popular slot canyon that was as narrow as a window in some spots

flash303 slot While the area is attractive to hikers, the slot canyon's Flash Flood in a Treacherous Utah Canyon Order Reprints