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Photos showed conditions in Montezuma Creek, Utah, on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the San Juan River continued to rise. Catastrophic flooding was forecast along the river corridor through Monday, and evacuation orders remained in place for Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth.
The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management issued an evacuation notice for Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, Utah, due to rising San Juan River water levels. A shelter has been established at the Aneth Community School to assist residents.
BLUFF, San Juan County — More than 150 people prepared to evacuate late Saturday night as high water levels threatened multiple Navajo Nation communities. Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth were given an evacuation notice by the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, according to a Navajo Police Department Facebook post.
The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management issued a notice of evacuation for Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, Utah, due to expected high water levels on the San Juan River. An estimated 150 people from Montezuma Creek and Aneth alone will be evacuated.
Several schools in the San Juan School District will transition to at-home learning on Friday, Oct. 23, due to heavy rains and increased flooding. The district is monitoring weather conditions as multiple campuses implement remote instruction.
Several schools, including Whitehorse High School, will transition to virtual learning on Friday, Oct. 23, due to heavy rains and flooding. Students are advised to monitor email and Canvas for teacher instructions.
Several schools, including Whitehorse High School, will transition to at-home learning on Thursday, October 22, due to heavy rains and increased flooding. School and district leadership are monitoring weather conditions as the district implements a virtual day for affected campuses.
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The City of Magna has canceled its upcoming Magna City Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The next scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at the Broadway Building.
The 2026 CROP Hunger Walk, held Saturday, Nov. 14, is sponsored by the St. George Interfaith Council and marks the 17th annual walk held since 2009 (no walk was held in 2020 due to the pandemic). The 16 previous walks have raised nearly $115,000 for hunger programs, both locally and worldwide through Church World Service.
A flood warning is in effect for the Little Colorado River until Monday morning, while a separate flood warning remains active for the San Juan River in Utah until Tuesday morning.
BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Navajo communities were told to evacuate overnight as heavy rain caused flooding to homes and streets in the area. At around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday night, the Navajo Police Department posted a statement from the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management (NDEM).
A catastrophic flood warning remains in effect for the San Juan River through Tuesday morning, with officials warning of an emergency situation as water levels are expected to crest significantly above flood stage. The flooding, caused by excessive rainfall, is impacting southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado, specifically threatening communities like Bluff and Mexican Hat.