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WATCH: Video shows damage from San Juan River flooding, as residents brace for more rain

By ABC4 · November 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Residents are still reeling from flooding in the San Juan River, while being asked to prepare for more. Earlier this week, the town of Bluff experienced increased precipitation, leading to flooding and evacuations.

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