Flooding wipes out lane in Parowan Canyon

PAROWAN — Flooding from heavy rains wiped out one lane in Parowan Canyon overnight Monday, and an afternoon storm is threatening the remaining roadway.John Higley, Iron County emergency management coordinator, said state Route 143, the route from Parowan to Brian Head, is currently expected to be closed for two days.But a storm in the forecast for Monday afternoon could damage the remaining lane, he said."If that storm comes through with the intensity that is currently predicted, that may