Hurricane news
8 stories about Hurricane, newest first.
Flash floods hit Zion National Park as Escalante and Paria rivers rise
The National Weather Service said parts of the Escalante River basin saw up to 3.5 inches of rain in 36 hours.
Hurricane declares local emergency after flooding damages homes and RVs
Bridges, culverts, roads and electrical power boxes were damaged, and mud and debris cover city roads, the city said.
Flash flooding in Hurricane forces evacuations and closes roads in southern Utah
Evacuation orders and road closures followed overnight storms in Washington County, with more rain expected Thursday.
Debris closed Southern Parkway in Hurricane for about an hour Wednesday night
The Utah Department of Transportation said SR-7 was closed in both directions until about 10:30 p.m.
Man paralyzed in May SR-59 crash near Hurricane seeks witnesses
The Utah Highway Patrol says an unidentified black sedan made an improper pass and left, and no leads have emerged in six months.
- Business
Wheeler Machinery agrees to acquire SITECH Intermountain
The transaction is expected to close Dec. 31, and terms were not disclosed.
- Sports
Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs and Snow Canyon share Region 9 football title
All three won on the last night of the regular season, and the 4A bracket is due Saturday morning.
Washington County school board President Stirland faces Zaleski in District 5
Both candidates told St. George News that shrinking student populations amid area growth are a coming challenge for the district.