Flood Watch Issued For Duchesne River near Myton

A new flood watch was issued on Friday for the Duchesne River near Myton. National Weather Service reports that they are monitoring water levels as the Duchesne River approaches minor flood stage. On Thursday, the stage was 8.3 feet and flood stage is 8.4 feet. If there is a breach of flood stage, fields adjacent to the Duchesne River in and near Myton will experience minor flooding. Structures and yards along the banks would also  be expected to receive minor flood damage. To find updates on this and other flood warnings in the region, visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood.