Several homes near the Valley View Bridge in St. George have experienced flooding and water damage in the past.  But, the City of St. George is happy to announce a new bridge is now in place to help prevent flooding. The City of St. George has had the Valley View Bridge on a list of…

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An expansive storm front recently drenched southern Utah, bringing flooding concerns and pockets of thunderstorms. Weather officials said relief from the rain won’t come soon. A flash-flood warning is expected to remain in effect.  Lightning struck throughout southern Utah, and two teens were struck by lightning outside Snow Canyon High School.  The two boys have…

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Reverse 911 calls are often used to notify residents of impending danger, in the case of a flash flood, wildfire or any other emergency. Washington County was the recipient of funding to provide a Reverse 911 system in 2008.  The system has been used successfully, including in 2009 during the Mill Flat Fire when heavy…

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