Flash floods wash out highway through Beaver Canyon, forcing its closure

Beaver City, County Commission declare state of emergency due to severe flooding

BEAVER, Utah, July 21, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Beaver County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to declare a state of emergency following the severe flooding that has taken out water supply lines and clogged roadways with downed trees and debris, and damaged an estimated 200 houses. The flooding is in the burn scar area from the Cottonwood Fire, which is now 90% contained, but burned 97,464 acres. The Commission’s emergency meeting and …

Flash floods wash out highway through Beaver Canyon, forcing its closure

The recent floods that have caused damage across Beaver County in central Utah have washed out a major road through Beaver Canyon, forcing its indefinite closure.Photos shared by the Utah Department of Transportation show massive damage to SR-153, with parts of the road completely washed away in multiple locations.Due to debris blocking the highway, the closure of SR-153 begins at mile marker 7.5 east of Beaver. Residents affected by Beaver floo…

Mudslides, flooding disrupt travel across central Utah as Beaver Canyon remains closed

CENTRAL UTAH — Flooding and debris flows are causing significant road impacts across central Utah as crews respond to washed-out highways, mudslides, and changing conditions. The Utah Department of Transportation said Tuesday that crews are working to address flooding impacts, including severe damage to State Route 153 through Beaver Canyon, which is now closed indefinitely after sections of the road were washed away. Travelers heading through c…