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WASHINGTON, Washington County — For longtime surfer Tanner Staheli, the recent rainfall in southern Utah created the perfect conditions to surf a body of water he had never surfed before: the Virgin River. "There's always surf after storms," Staheli told KSL.
Storms over Halloween weekend drenched Southern Utah for a third straight weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Sam Webber told St. George News that rainy weather led to minor flooding near the Virgin and Santa Clara rivers. The Santa Clara River rose to 13 feet, just 0.9 feet short of what the National Weather Service considers "minor flood stage."
Understandably, not everyone is stoked about the constant downpours that have caused widespread flooding damage across southern Utah over the last week. But as the Virgin River raged early Monday, a couple of surfers in St. George were amped to dive in and hang ten in the most unlikely of places.
The Halloween celebration in Virgin will move indoors to the new Town Hall on October 31. The event will feature a Table and Treat instead of a Trunk or Treat, along with a movie and food.
Bennett Paving and Construction Inc. is scheduled to begin paving on 100 West and 150 West starting Monday, November 2. The project, which is weather permitting, may continue through December 15.
Lake Powell water levels have dropped to 3,531.5 feet, a level significantly below the 3,565-foot threshold required for the Charles Hall Ferry to operate. The low water levels continue to impact regional infrastructure and transportation, including the suspension of ferry services through 2026.
LA VERKIN, Utah (ABC4) — A severe storm has hit Southern Utah, leading to flash flood warnings and even evacuations for some Hurricane residents. Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Zion National Park, Springdale, La Verkin, Virgin, and Hurricane.
The Corinne City Council held a regular session on October 6, 2026, addressing appointments, departmental reports, and public inquiries.
The Corinne City Council is scheduled to hold a regular session on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
BYU football has moved up to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 and No. 8 in the AFCA Coaches Poll following a 27-20 victory over Arizona State. This marks the seventh consecutive week the Cougars have held a top-10 ranking this season.
J. Robb, director of business and operations for Adopt a Native Elder The annual rug show at Deer Valley Resort gives Navajo families a place to share their works. All of the proceeds go to the families. J. Robb, director of business and operations for Adopt-A-Native-Elder, has details on the show at Snow Park Lodge Nov. 6-8.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — You could make the argument this is the biggest Holy War of all time. No. 3 Utah and No. 7 BYU enter this year’s rivalry matchup with Big 12 championship hopes and College Football Playoff implications hanging in the balance, meaning there is much more than bragging rights on the line.
The Springville City Utility Board has canceled its regularly scheduled Power Board Meeting originally set for November 11, 2026. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2026.