San Juan County warns residents close to the rivers to evacuate
Officials said rising river levels could force evacuations in low-lying communities as floodwater closes roads and strands families.
- San Juan County officials issued a new flood warning for low-lying areas near the Animas, La Plata, and San Juan rivers on Sunday. Residents in these areas are asked to leave immediately and seek shelter at McGee Park.
- Heavy rains on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, inundated Bluff, flooding the post office, fire station, and Bluff Fort. Bluff Mayor Josh Ewing estimated the latest flood affected nine or 10 businesses and seven to 10 homes.
- Floods tore a chasm through the bridge over Comb Wash on Highway 163, while closures on highways 262 and 162 restricted travel in and out of Montezuma Creek. The Navajo Nation Division of Transportation reported Flat Top Mountain Road was washed out Sunday.
- Governor Deidre Henderson declared emergency election accommodations Monday, allowing affected voters to receive and return ballots electronically. "We want every eligible voter in San Juan County to be able to cast a ballot," Henderson said.
- Utah State University Blanding and Navajo Strong are coordinating relief efforts, requesting new items over used goods. The Colorado Basin River Forecast Center expects the San Juan River to peak past flood stage near Bluff again on Thursday.
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