Catastrophic flooding impacts Orangville as excessive rains cause chaos

August 29, 2026
787409608_1981268765865909_455423836907886901_n

By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News | Photos courtesy of the Emery County Sheriff’s Office

Heavy rainstorms impacting Emery County took their toll on Orangville on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 29. Flooding ripped through the city’s Main Street, forcing evacuations and requiring assistance from emergency personnel.

“Emergency and public works personnel are busy responding to the flooding issues, and members of the Emery County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team are on scene assisting,” reads a social media post from the Emery County Sheriff’s Office.

(Courtesy Emery County Sheriff’s Office)

The Office also shared that those impacted by evacuations can take shelter at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building located at 45 West 100 South. Multiple homes and roadways were flooded throughout the storm.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shared his condolences for those impacted by the flooding in a social media post on X: “Our hearts are with everyone in Orangeville tonight. The state is working closely with local officials to make sure they have the support and resources they need. Please stay safe, avoid flooded roads and follow the direction of local authorities.”

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch across portions of the state – including Emery and parts of Carbon County – that will stay in place until Monday Evening.

Elsewhere in the county, in Goblin Valley State Park, park officials shared video of a deluge ripping through Little Wild Horse Canyon. “It’s a good day to listen to the weather forecast and stay out of the canyons and washes!” Shared the park.

With more storms expected in the coming days, the ECSO will keep the community updated on sandbag distribution. Updates can be found here.

This is an ongoing story; updates will be posted as they become available.

Previous Story
Next Story