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Carbon County begins storm preparations ahead of expected heavy rainfall

By ABC 4 · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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CARBON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Carbon County is in full storm-preparation mode as heavy rainfall is expected in the area this weekend. 25 to more than 3 inches of rain are expected from Saturday to Monday.

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