Although the falls are mesmerizing to watch, the excess water is also raising concerns about flooding. Flood watches have been issued for some areas of southern Utah and photos show the Santa Clara River running extremely high.
The spill happened earlier than expected, finally breaking through around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.
The river remains in it's channel, The National Weather Service reports, but a flood advisory has been issued and experts warn people could see water on the roads. Currently, a search is underway for a missing hiker in the area. Two other hikers from the same party, one dead and one alive, have already been hoisted out of the slot canyon.The National Weather Service says heavy rain Wednesday afternoon will cause more issues along streams, rivers and slot canyons.
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