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Hurricane homeowners say this is the second round of severe floods in 2 months
What happened
Floodwaters from Gould Wash overflowed its banks, impacting 130 homes in Hurricane, with many homeowners dealing with flooding for the second time since August. The city declared a local emergency to apply for state and federal funding for cleanup.
Timeline
- KSL Hurricane homeowners say this is the second round of severe floods in 2 months
- KUTV 2News Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
- KJZZ Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
- Fox 13 Volunteers come to Hurricane to help following floods
- KJZZ Hurricane residents demand answers after flooding repeatedly damages homes
- KUTV 2News Hurricane residents demand answers after flooding repeatedly damages homes
- Salt Lake Tribune They had just finished $80K in flood repairs. Days later, another flash flood tore through their southern Utah home.
- KUTV 2News San Juan River running high in southeastern Utah after heavy rain in Four Corners region
- KJZZ San Juan River running high in southeastern Utah after heavy rain in Four Corners region
- KUTV 2News More flooding in Four Corners region after storms bring rain and at least one tornado
- KJZZ More flooding in Four Corners region after storms bring rain and at least one tornado
- KJZZ Heavy rain floods Four Corners as San Juan River nears historic crest
- KUTV 2News Heavy rain floods Four Corners as San Juan River nears historic crest
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Floodwaters reach Bluff as San Juan County orders residents to head north toward Blanding
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Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
— Severe flooding in the Four Corners region, including parts of Utah, has led to rooftop rescues, evacuation orders, and impassable roads. The flooding, part of a prolonged period of heavy rain, has caused widespread…
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
— Severe flooding in the Four Corners region, including parts of Utah, has led to rooftop rescues, evacuation orders, and impassable roads. The flooding, part of a prolonged period of heavy rain, has caused widespread…
Volunteers come to Hurricane to help following floods
— Volunteers from Southern Utah are helping residents of Hurricane, Utah, following flooding that has damaged homes and vehicles, with efforts focused on cleanup and recovery.
Hurricane residents demand answers after flooding repeatedly damages homes
— Residents in Hurricane, Utah, are demanding answers after repeated flooding damaged homes and forced families to restart recovery efforts. City officials have not taken significant action to prevent further flooding…
Hurricane residents demand answers after flooding repeatedly damages homes
— Residents in Hurricane, Utah, are demanding answers after repeated flooding damaged homes and forced families to restart recovery efforts. City officials have not taken significant action to prevent further flooding…
They had just finished $80K in flood repairs. Days later, another flash flood tore through their southern Utah home.
— A powerful storm near Apple Valley dumped up to two inches of rain in two hours, causing severe flooding in Hurricane, Washington County. The flooding damaged 80 homes and 50 trailers at Willow Wind RV Park, with some…
San Juan River running high in southeastern Utah after heavy rain in Four Corners region
— The San Juan River is running high and fast in southeastern Utah following heavy rainfall in the Four Corners region, prompting warnings from the Navajo Police Department about flooding and safety concerns.
San Juan River running high in southeastern Utah after heavy rain in Four Corners region
— The San Juan River is running high and fast in southeastern Utah following heavy rainfall in the Four Corners region, prompting warnings from the Navajo Police Department about flooding and safety concerns.
More flooding in Four Corners region after storms bring rain and at least one tornado
— Heavy rain and a tornado caused flooding in the Four Corners region, including parts of Utah, leading to evacuations, power outages, and contaminated water. Officials warn of ongoing hazards as cleanup efforts continue.
More flooding in Four Corners region after storms bring rain and at least one tornado
— Heavy rain and a tornado caused flooding in the Four Corners region, including parts of Utah, leading to evacuations, power outages, and contaminated water. Officials warn of ongoing hazards as cleanup efforts continue.
Heavy rain floods Four Corners as San Juan River nears historic crest
— Heavy rain caused severe flooding in the Four Corners region, with the San Juan River nearing historic water levels. Navajo Nation communities in Utah, including Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, faced road closures…
Heavy rain floods Four Corners as San Juan River nears historic crest
— Heavy rain caused severe flooding in the Four Corners region, with the San Juan River nearing historic water levels. Navajo Nation communities in Utah, including Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, faced road closures…