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Catastrophic flooding impacts Orangville as excessive rains cause chaos

By castlecountryradio.com · August 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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Heavy rainstorms impacting Emery County took their toll on Orangville on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. Flooding ripped through the city’s Main Street, forcing evacuations and requiring assistance from emergency personnel.

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