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Heavy rain causes severe road damage in southern Utah, police urge residents to stay home

By KJZZ · October 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Heavy rain has caused severe damage to a road in southern Utah, prompting police to urge residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. The Navajo Police Department's Kayenta District issued a road conditions warning Thursday evening, October 22, after heavy rainfall damaged Oljato Main Road.

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