Coverage dated October 25, 2026

Navajo Nation communities evacuate amidst ongoing flooding

Headline from ABC 4 Utah

BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Navajo communities were told to evacuate overnight as heavy rain caused flooding to homes and streets in the area. At around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday night, the Navajo Police Department posted a statement from the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management (NDEM).

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Salt Lake Tribune
Navajo Nation communities ordered to evacuate ahead of expected flooding (opens Salt Lake Tribune)
Published Oct 25, 2026
Salt Lake Tribune's feed description
An evacuation order was issued late Saturday for several communities in the Navajo Nation due to possible flooding from expected record-setting high water on the San Juan River.
Deseret News
Navajo Nation communities ordered to evacuate due to potential flooding (opens Deseret News)
Published Oct 25, 2026
Deseret News's feed description
Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth were ordered to evacuate Saturday night as the San Juan River water levels continued to rise.
ABC 4 Utah
Navajo Nation communities evacuate amidst ongoing flooding (opens ABC 4 Utah)
Published Oct 25, 2026
ABC 4 Utah's feed description
BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Navajo communities were told to evacuate overnight as heavy rain caused flooding to homes and streets in the area. At around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday night, the Navajo Police Department posted a statement from the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management (NDEM).