Moab-region flood tracker: Highway 191 closed between Moab and Monticello after one of the wettest Octobers on record
Updated Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 3:45 p.m. This page tracks flooding in the Moab region this season: road closures, rainfall, river conditions and how to help. We will update it as conditions change. U.S. Highway 191 is closed between the Old Spanish Trail Arena south of Moab and Monticello because of flooding, Grand County said in an emergency alert at 2:04 p.m. Sunday.
via Moab Sun NewsMoabNovember 2, 2026
3.90 Inches of Rain Recorded at 6 W Monticello, Utah
A report published November 1 stated that rainfall in Utah reached a peak of 3.90 inches at 6 W Monticello. This total was part of a larger weather event that included 99 reports across two states.
MonticelloNovember 2, 2026
Southern Utah Schools Win 1A Titles as Mountain View Dominates 4A
Southern Utah teams secured multiple championships and high rankings at the Utah High School Activities Association state cross-country championships held in Salt Lake City. Panguitch's girls team earned a seventh consecutive title, while Bryce Valley's boys captured the 1A crown. In the 4A division, Mountain View dominated, but Region 9 schools saw significant success, including a second-place finish for Pine View boys.
MonticelloOctober 31, 2026
Moab Council Considers Budget Amendments and Fee Schedule Updates
The Moab City Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, to consider several key legislative items, including a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2026-2027 final budget and an ordinance to update the city's master fee schedule. The meeting also featured a public hearing regarding a water conservation plan update.
MoabOctober 29, 2026
San Juan County seeking applicants for Tourism Tax Advisory Board
San Juan County is accepting letters of interest for vacancies and expiring terms on the Tourism Tax Advisory Board. Interested individuals must meet specific eligibility requirements to serve on the board.
MonticelloOctober 26, 2026
San Juan County Officials Warn of Continued Flood Threat After Historic Rise
San Juan County officials warned on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, that flood threats persist following a historic rise of the San Juan River. The flooding has impacted up to 2,000 homes and required hundreds of rescues, including helicopter lifts of families from rooftops.
San Juan CountyOctober 26, 2026