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The town of Bluff and nearby communities are finally seeing the full extent of the damage after the San Juan River overflowed, bringing destructive flooding to homes and businesses. Josh Ewing, the mayor of Bluff, said the flooding hit the town directly.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A month of extraordinary rainfall across southeastern Utah has sent water pouring into Lake Powell, lifting the reservoir's elevation by nearly 10 feet and turning the normally placid San Juan River into a raging torrent. Precipitation monitors in Bluff and at the Hans Flat Ranger Station tell the story.
The Bluff Town Council met on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to discuss an upcoming AmeriCorps team and housing logistics. The council also reviewed previous meeting minutes and addressed upcoming community events and infrastructure projects.
(Bluff, UT) — Flooding along the San Juan River has forced evacuations in southeastern Utah. Navajo Nation officials ordered residents out of Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth late Saturday as high water moved downstream through the Four Corners region.
Bluff Elementary School will cancel classes for Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 due to potential flooding of the San Juan River. These scheduled closures will not include virtual learning.
The town of Bluff lifted its evacuation order Monday morning following flooding, though officials advise caution as several properties south of Highway 191/Main Street remain underwater. The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at San Juan High School in Blanding to assist those displaced by flooding in the Four Corners region.
BLUFF, San Juan County — Residents from the town of Bluff were allowed back home on Monday morning after they were part of an immediate evacuation took place on Sunday. The town was part of evacuations happening across multiple Navajo Nation communities in Utah as floodwaters caused by rising water levels in the San Juan River threatened Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth.
A Herriman couple says they have dealt with repeated incidents at their home since last year, including someone kicking in their front door and multiple strangers showing up at their property. Police are investigating whether someone is directing people to the couple’s address through social media.
The Lehi Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will officially begin construction this December, per a recent First Presidency announcement. The Lehi Utah Temple — one of 32 temples in the Beehive State — will begin construction with groundbreaking services held Saturday, Dec. 5.
Two people were transported to a local hospital in critical condition after a car crash near Pintura on Monday afternoon. Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Zach Randall told St. George News the crash happened in the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 near mile marker 35.
The Lady Dinos and Lady Spartans are preparing to close out the season at the 3A State Volleyball Championships at Utah Valley University's Utah Community Credit Union Center in Orem on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Carbon enters the playoffs ranked No. 10, and Emery is just ahead at No. 9.
FARR WEST, Utah (ABC4) — A Weber County School District bus veered off of the road in Farr West on Monday, prompting an investigation. According to Weber County School District, the bus went off the road on 4000 North at approximately 2975 West.
Special teams and defense set the tone for Richfield in the second quarter, as the Wildcats put up 21 points in the frame en route to a 35-9 victory. Defense dominated the first frame, with both offenses struggling to put points on the board.