Photos show devastation from Beaver County flash flood emergency
By Jonathan May, KUTV · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
AI-written from public sourcesWritten by Utah News AI and quality-checked before publishing.
Photo via Jonathan May, KUTV
A flash flood emergency was declared for Beaver following catastrophic flooding. The flooding was triggered by runoff from the Cottonwood Burn Scar, which sent massive debris flows toward residential neighborhoods.
Key takeaways
A flash flood emergency was declared for Beaver following catastrophic flooding.
Runoff from the Cottonwood Burn Scar triggered massive debris flows toward residential areas.
A mudslide shut down both directions of I-15 near Beaver.
Beaver residents were advised to avoid tap water due to contamination concerns.
A flash flood emergency was declared for Beaver after catastrophic flooding sent massive debris flows toward residential neighborhoods. The flooding was triggered by runoff from the Cottonwood Burn Scar.
The debris flows have caused significant disruption in the area. A mudslide resulted in the shutdown of both directions of I-15 near Beaver.
Local officials and residents are facing several ongoing challenges following the storms. Beaver residents were advised to avoid tap water due to flood contamination, and leaders have addressed concerns regarding water and power after storms hit the Cottonwood Fire burn scar.
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings across central and southern Utah. As monsoon storms continue across the state, a flash flood threat has returned to the region.
