10/28/2026
🚨🌊 **BREAKING UTAH FLOOD UPDATE — SAN JUAN RIVER FLOODING FORCES EVACUATIONS!** 🚨
📅 **Monday, October 26, 2026**
⚠️ **CATASTROPHIC FLOOD WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT IN SOUTHEASTERN UTAH!**
Severe flooding continues along the San Juan River after days of heavy rainfall across the Four Corners region. Homes, roads, and entire communities have been affected as dangerous floodwaters move downstream.
🚨 **LATEST CONFIRMED UPDATES:**
🏠 **BLUFF, UTAH:** An emergency evacuation was ordered Sunday evening for residents south of Highway 191/Main Street. The evacuation order was **LIFTED at 5 AM Monday**, allowing residents to return cautiously. However, several properties remain flooded.
🌊 **SAN JUAN RIVER:** The National Weather Service reported the river had reached approximately 24.6 feet Monday morning, with a crest near **31 feet forecast** later in the day.
🚨 **ANETH & MONTEZUMA CREEK:** Navajo Nation communities have faced evacuations as rising river levels threaten homes and infrastructure.
🛑 **ROAD CLOSURES:** Floodwaters have affected Highway 162 and roads around Montezuma Creek. Drivers should check current road conditions before traveling.
⚠️ **FLOOD WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY:** The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings lasting until **6 AM Tuesday, October 27**, for affected areas.
☣️ **CONTAMINATED FLOODWATER:** Officials warn that San Juan River floodwaters may contain sewage and other hazardous materials. Residents should avoid contact with the water.
🏫 **EMERGENCY SHELTER:** The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at San Juan High School in Blanding for displaced residents.
🙏 **PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILIES OF BLUFF, ANETH, MONTEZUMA CREEK, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN YOUR THOUGHTS.**
⚠️ Never drive through flooded roads. Follow emergency instructions and stay away from swollen rivers.
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