Beaver, Utah – Residents near Beaver City should remain on higher ground as a life-threatening Flash Flood Emergency continues Sunday evening for areas impacted by the Cottonwood Burn Scar. Dangerous debris flows and rapidly rising water pose an immediate threat, especially along North Creek and the Beaver River.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, the Flash Flood Emergency remains in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday for the Grove neighborhood on the east side of Beaver City, North Creek and surrounding areas affected by the Cottonwood Burn Scar. Forecasters classify the situation as an Extreme (Level 4 of 4) flood risk, indicating life-threatening flash flooding is occurring or is imminent.
Officials warn that large debris flows may move off the burn scar with little warning, sending mud, rocks, trees and fast-moving water into nearby creeks, roads and low-lying areas. These conditions can develop rapidly and become deadly within minutes.
Residents in the emergency area should seek higher ground immediately, avoid all flooded roadways and never attempt to drive through floodwaters. Even shallow, fast-moving water can sweep away vehicles, while debris-filled flows can destroy roads and block evacuation routes. Anyone in the vicinity of North Creek or the Beaver River should remain alert and follow evacuation orders or other instructions from local emergency officials.
Emergency responders continue to monitor conditions, but changing rainfall intensity over the burn scar could quickly worsen flooding. Additional flash flood warnings or emergency statements may be issued if the threat persists beyond Sunday evening. Residents should continue monitoring updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management until the emergency has expired.
