By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News | Photos courtesy of Kelly Maynes

Heavy rains pummeled Price City on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 27, creating havoc across the city as floodwaters raged through the area.

Marking the first major rainstorm of the season, floodwaters closed Carbonville Road, as well as stretches of road within the city, including 1100 and 1300 North, as workers sought to clear the streets.

Along the north side of the city, reports came in regarding citizens who were trapped in their homes and required assistance from emergency responders to escape the rising waters. First Responders from across the county also attempted to quell the flooding, deploying equipment such as bulldozers to help clear water and push debris off the road.

Across the city and county, workers and volunteers alike worked to keep drains clear, allowing unobstructed passage of water to help clear roads and sidewalks. More civic engagement came in the form of volunteers filling and transporting sandbags to areas in need.

In total, over 3,000 sandbags were filled by volunteers, with departments across the county coming together to aid those impacted by the flood.

This storm comes when cities along the Wasatch Front are experiencing heavy rainfall as well, creating havoc in areas like Ogden, which saw as much as a foot of water.

Both Carbon and Emery Counties are under flood watch by the National Weather Service until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

For those affected, sandbags are being filled near the fairgrounds at 878 South Fairgrounds Way in Price. Bags are available in a self-serve capacity while supplies last.