(Beaver, UT) — City leaders in Beaver have once again shut off the pressurized irrigation system after water levels dropped faster than expected. The system was initially shut down after massive floods damaged the irrigation canal. Beaver still has well water, and that will be the only water source for […]
(Beaver, UT) — Officials with the city of Beaver are asking for help with cleanup efforts this weekend as the city recovers from recent flooding. They need volunteers this coming Saturday as groups will be tasked with clearing tree debris, rocks and trash, among other objectives. Check-in is scheduled from […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has pledged his support to help the city of Beaver rebuild after flash flooding over the weekend. During an event at the Days of 47 Rodeo yesterday, Governor Cox said he has been speaking with the mayor, as well as county commissioners. […]
(Beaver, UT) — The burn scars from the Cottonwood Fire are now posing a flooding hazard as the chance of rain increases. Local and state officials tell KUTV that monsoonal moisture could cause large amounts of flooding in Beaver Canyon. The state is telling residents to prepare now with sandbags […]
(Beaver, UT) — Firefighters are getting a better handle on some major wildfires. In Eureka, the Iron Fire is now 98-percent contained after burning over 41-thousand acres. Nearby, the Cherry Fire has burned more than 34-thousand acres and is now 89-percent contained. Near Beaver, the Cottonwood Fire is now the […]
(Beaver, UT) — Homeowners who lost their houses and condos in the Cottonwood Fire are starting to survey the destruction. Yesterday, some of them were allowed into the area outside of Beaver. Several people say they lost cabins that have been in their families for decades. Officials say about 150 […]
(Beaver, UT) — The Cottonwood Fire continues to burn out of control and is currently America’s largest wildfire. It’s now up to about 94-thousand acres with zero containment. The week-old fire has destroyed multiple homes and part of the Eagle Point Resort. State Highway 153 remains closed in both directions. […]
(Beaver, UT) — The Cottonwood Fire is now over 70-thousand acres in size with no containment. It’s burning near the towns of Beaver, Junction, Circleville and Marysvale. The human-caused fire has destroyed some homes, but the full extent of the damage has not yet been assessed. Governor Spencer Cox said […]
(Juab County, UT) — The National Weather Service is issuing a Wind Advisory in southern Utah. The advisory applies to Cedar City, Milford, Beaver, western Millard and Juab counties. South winds of 25-to-35-miles-per-hour, with gusts up to 50-miles-per-hour are expected. NWS says winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially […]
(St. George, UT) — Blowing dust will make driving difficult in parts of Southern Utah. The National Weather Service says St. George and surrounding areas will see wind gusts that could hit 50 miles-per-hour by this evening. The winds are forecast to continue tomorrow and they could knock down unsecured […]
