Plows called out to scrape mud, water from roadway after 'major rain event' douses New Harmony
Heavy rains caused some flooding in and around the town of New Harmony in northern Washington County on Thursday afternoon, prompting the temporary closure of the road that connects the town with Interstate 15’s Exit 42. “We had a major rain event in a short period of time, which led to flooding through much of the area,” New Harmony Fire Chief Jim Banks told St. George News.
via St. George NewsNew HarmonyOctober 22, 2026
Blaze destroys New Harmony barn, causing up to $2M in damage, officials say
An early morning blaze destroyed a barn in New Harmony on Thursday, causing millions in damage, officials say. New Harmony Fire Chief Jim Banks told St. "We got the fire knocked down fairly quickly," he said. "It was reported by somebody, fortunately, somebody very observant … saw it when it was going on."
via St. George NewsNew HarmonyOctober 9, 2026
Robin Nielsen Manages New Harmony Branch Library
Robin Nielsen serves as the Branch Manager for the New Harmony Branch Library, as recorded in the Washington County Library System's June 8, 2026, website.
New HarmonySeptember 28, 2026
Drowsy driving suspected in I-15 rollover near New Harmony
A 19-year-old driver was hospitalized following a single-vehicle rollover on southbound Interstate 15 near New Harmony. Utah Highway Patrol officials suspect the crash was caused by drowsy driving.
New HarmonySeptember 22, 2026