Natural Disasters
— Utah wildfire officials report that human-caused fires make up a smaller share of this year's fires (42%) compared to prior years, largely due to a surge in lightning-caused fires from an active monsoon season, even as… More: ABC 4 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) · All 8 reports
— Carbon County was hit overnight by severe weather including quarter-size hail, intense winds and flooding. 
— Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Monument Valley, turning dirt roads to mud and stranding a school bus with children who had to be rescued by local firefighters. Residents on the Navajo reservation face impassable… 
— Golf ball-sized hail fell in Midway, Utah, causing travel disruptions on US-40 between Midway and Heber. More: KJZZ , KUTV 2News · All 3 reports
— Heavy rains caused flooding and muddy roads in San Juan County, forcing the San Juan School District to cancel classes in Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley, with Blanding students excused from attendance due… More: KUTV 2News , San Juan Record , San Juan Record · All 4 reports
— Utah forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms midweek with elevated flash flood risk in southern and eastern parts of the state, plus possible severe storms with gusty winds and large hail along the Wasatch Front. More: KSL News (YouTube) · All 2 reports
— Survivors of the deadly Grand Canyon flooding discuss experiencing survivor's guilt as officials work to identify newly discovered human remains believed to belong to the last person missing from the disaster. 
— A lightning strike in Hyrum damaged natural gas lines and underground power lines Monday night, causing a gas leak and power outage affecting 100-200 residents. Crews restored power that same night after Enbridge Gas… 