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Bluff Evacuation Order Lifted as Flooding and River Risks Persist

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Bluff Evacuation Order Lifted as Flooding and River Risks Persist
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The evacuation order for Bluff was lifted on Monday, October 26, though officials advised residents to stay out of the San Juan River due to elevated water levels and potential sewage contamination.

Key takeaways

  • The evacuation order for Bluff was lifted at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26.
  • Properties south of Highway 191/Main Street on the east side of Bluff remain flooded.
  • Officials warned against entering the San Juan River due to high water levels and potential sewage contamination.
  • The Bluff Community Foundation Relief Fund is available for donations to support flood-affected residents.

The Town of Bluff lifted its evacuation order at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, according to a statement from the Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM). While residents and business owners may return to their properties, officials cautioned that several properties on the east side of Bluff, south of Highway 191/Main Street, remain flooded.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) issued a warning in a post published October 26, advising people to stay out of the San Juan River. The agency noted that water levels remain elevated and that possible sewage contamination poses additional health risks.

The Town is currently assessing damage and will share recovery resources as they become available. To support residents affected by the flooding, officials suggested considering donations to the Bluff Community Foundation Relief Fund.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) expressed appreciation for the work of emergency responders, local businesses, and community members who assisted in protecting neighbors during the event.

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