Excessive Heat — Lower Washington County, Utah
July 21, 2024 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Lower Washington County
Event narrative (NOAA)
A 56-year-old woman was hiking on a trail near Quail Creek State Park and reportedly ran out of water. When found by first responders the woman was unresponsive, and despite attempting life-saving measures, she ultimately did not survive. Temperatures nearby look to have peaked between around 103F to 105F during the day.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.