As the Emery County community continues to recover from recent flooding, the Emery County Commissioners have issued an emergency declaration, a move aimed at unlocking state and federal funds for recovery. So this declaration just helps with state and federal funding.
The Emery County Public Lands Council met to discuss various regional issues including the Black Canyon Fire, water storage for the Town of Emery, and potential mineral leases for lithium brine exploration.
The Emery County Commission scheduled a meeting for September 1, 2026, to discuss various county matters. The meeting agenda includes discussions on emergency declarations, library renovations, and various county contracts.
In a report published August 30, multiple homes and roadways were flooded in Emery County on Aug. 29, leading to the displacement of several residents.
For many residents of Orangeville and surrounding Emery County, recovering from recent flooding will be a long process. Some homes took on several feet of water during Saturday’s flooding, leaving residents facing extensive cleanup and repairs.
Cleanup is underway in Emery County after a massive surge of floodwater tore through communities along Cottonwood Creek Saturday in Orangeville, leaving behind mud, trees, debris and significant damage. Local officials say they are now preparing for another round of potentially heavy rain and the possibility that additional flooding could be even worse.
The Emery County Sheriff's Office announced that a Red Cross shelter was established at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Orangeville for any residents displaced due to flooding. Multiple homes and roadways were flooded in Emery County on Saturday, following heavy rains.
Severe flooding in Orangeville, Utah, displaced approximately 100 residents on Saturday night after Cottonwood Creek overflowed its banks. Emergency responders and community members are working to mitigate damage as residents brace for additional storms.
The American Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter at the Latter-day Saint church meetinghouse on Main Street in Orangeville. The Emery County Sheriff's Office said it will keep residents informed about sandbag distribution throught its Facebook page.
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.
ORANGEVILLE – A sudden round of intense storms moved through Emery County on Saturday afternoon, triggering rapid flash flooding that overwhelmed local waterways, submerged community recreation areas and apartments and sent emergency responders rushing to help slow the debris buildup. The heavy downpour quickly filled local canals and river channels, where thick debris quickly slowed the flow.
The 2026 Emery County Fair, themed "Built on Freedom. Powered by Generations," featured a diverse array of events in Castle Dale, including a high-stakes paintball chase for teenagers and various agricultural and community exhibitions. The fair included specialized programming such as the "Fugitives of Freedom" teen night and a variety of vendor and exhibition opportunities for local residents.
Emery County has announced a public demonstration and testing of election ballot counting equipment. The testing is scheduled to occur in October to certify the accuracy and logic of the machines used in the upcoming general election.
The Emery County Chamber has released the schedule for the 2026 Emery County Fair. The program includes various pre-fair events, exhibitions, and community activities.
