(Bluff, UT) — Flooding along the San Juan River has forced evacuations in southeastern Utah. Navajo Nation officials ordered residents out of Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth late Saturday as high water moved downstream through the Four Corners region. Shelters opened at Aneth Community School and San Juan High School, […]
(Beaver, UT) — President Trump has signed a major disaster declaration approving federal funding to help rebuild two central Utah counties affected by a massive fire, flooding and mudslides. The Cottonwood Fire in Beaver and Piute counties burned over 97-thousand acres over the summer. That was followed by heavy monsoonal […]
(Kanab, UT) — Waves of muddy water flooded parts of Southern Utah yesterday. Kane County residents filmed it barreling through Mt. Carmel. There was also some property damage reported in Orderville. With a historic El Nino season now getting underway, the National Weather Service says more extreme weather events like […]
Multiple homes and roadways were flooded in Emery County Aug. 29, displacing several residents. Orangeville was especially hard hit, with photos shared online showing multiple parks, roads and parking lots completely under water. Photos were also shared of multiple homes and apartment buildings flooded. The Emery County Sheriff’s Office announced […]
(Beaver County, UT) — State and federal officials are launching an 18-million-dollar recovery effort following the destructive Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County. Governor Spencer Cox toured the burn area yesterday after the fire scorched more than 97-thousand acres, destroyed more than 150 structures and contributed to flooding that damaged homes […]
(Beaver, UT) — It’s not a surprise, but it is a sad result of the Cottonwood Fire: Eagle Point Resort will not be open for the coming ski season. The Beaver County resort was devastated by the flames in June. The floods last month made things worse, and the clean […]
(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 […]
(Beaver, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is issuing a state of emergency for three counties hard hit by flooding. The declaration covers Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties and will last at least 30 days. It’ll expedite help from state and federal agencies. More flooding is expected in some of those […]
(Beaver, UT) — State Route 153 in Beaver County is now closed indefinitely after a series of flash floods wiped out recent burn scars left by the Cottonwood Fire. Multiple sections of the roadway were destroyed when mudslides took out the asphalt. The closure comes after weekend storms did significant […]
(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. […]
