Flood Watch Issued for Much of Utah Through Sunday Night
The National Weather Service warns of excessive rainfall and potential flooding across 13 Utah zones from Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
Richfield, Utah FirstAlerts
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Severe Weather
2 reportsFlood Watch Issued for Much of Utah Through Monday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for 15 zones across Utah, warning of possible flash flooding from excessive rainfall.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsTwo pilots killed in firefighting helicopter crash near Richfield, Utah, outlet reports
Bakersfieldnow.com identified the pilots as Miles Elliott, 50, of Porterville, California, and Chris Andersen, 64; the cause has not been determined.
Helicopter Working Central Utah Wildfire Crashes With Two Aboard; Cause Not Determined
The aircraft went down on the morning of Friday, August 7, 2026, near Richfield, Utah, and officials said the fire kept responders from reaching the remote site.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsPiute County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Piute County, Utah, covering the Monroe Canyon Fire.
Sevier County Fire Management Assistance Declared
FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Sevier County, Utah, covering the Monroe Canyon Fire.