SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — As large parts of Utah will experience rainfall over the weekend, here's what different communities are doing to prepare for the wet weather and possible flash flooding.

According to ABC4's 4Warn Weather Team, the rain will move from southwest to northeast across the state. The heaviest rain and biggest flood risk will be for areas south of I-70 across southern and eastern Utah. The risk of flash flooding in recreation areas in southern Utah is now expected for some popular areas.

There is also a flood watch in effect for central, eastern, and southern Utah through Saturday evening. Flooding is most likely in low lying areas, like dry washes and slot canyons. Burn scars from wildfires may also contribute to flooding, as there is no vegetation in those areas to slo

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